Species present in the inland mangrove and along the riverbanks where the sea water is sufficiently diluted by constant freshwater input. Also present at the limit of tidal influence, in mixed mangrove swamp forest communities (Fromard et al., 2004)
Characteristic aerial stilt roots. At the base of the roots, young plant with small leaves, with the blade 10 to 12 by 5 cm, the petiole about 2cm long. Mangrove of Cubatão (São Paulo - Brazil)