The Mayakoba mangrove conservation area is dominated by red mangrove ( Rhizophora mangle ), buttonwood mangrove ( Conocarpus erectus ), and white mangrove ( Laguncularia racemosa ). Also , specimens of black mangrove ( Avicennia germinans ) are observed .
The red mangrove ( Rhizophora mangle ), buttonwood mangrove ( Conocarpus erectus ), white mangrove ( Laguncularia racemosa ) and black mangrove ( Avicennia germinans ), as well as the chit palm ( Thrinax radiata ), are found in NOM-059- SEMARNAT-2010 Therefore , its conservation is a priority .
Most of the vegetation produced by pruning is processed into mulch for use in gardening .
According to the vegetation sampling , the buttonwood mangrove ( Conocarpus erectus ) is the most dominant and frequent species with the highest importance value index .