Conocarpus erectus (buttonwood)

 

This mangrove is found the furthest inland of the four species of mangrove found in the VI.  This heavy wood makes high-grade charcoal.  The bark is used for tanning leather and medicinally for treating fish poisoning and diarrhea.

 

UVI Wetlands Reserve Plants

 

This page was created by P. Rothenberger, and was last updated 8-01-01.