Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1764
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. ed. 3 , 2: 891 (1764)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000302902
Common Names
- Avicennia germinans
- Black Mangrove
- American Mangrove
Synonyms
- Bontia germinans L. [deprecated]
- Avicennia germinans germinans [unknown]
Description
Avicennia germinans (also called White Mangrove, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to tropical Africa. It has a smooth, grey bark and dark green, glossy leaves. It grows in coastal wetlands and estuaries.
Uses & Benefits
Avicennia germinans is used as a medicinal plant in traditional African medicine. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Avicennia germinans has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Avicennia germinans is propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept at a temperature of 24-27°C (75-80°F). The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It can also be propagated by cuttings.
Where to Find Avicennia germinans
Avicennia germinans can be found in Africa.
Avicennia germinans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Avicennia germinans?
Avicennia germinans
What is the common name of Avicennia germinans?
Germinans Mangrove
What is the native habitat of Avicennia germinans?
It is native to the southeastern United States
Species in the Avicennia genus
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa,
Acanthopale confertiflora,
Acanthopale decempedalis,
Acanthopale laxiflora,
Acanthopale madagascariensis,
Acanthopale pubescens,
Acanthopale aethiogermanica,
Acanthopale breviceps,
Acanthopale cuneifolia,
Acanthopale ramiflora,
Acanthopale perrieri,
Acanthopale humblotii,
Acanthopsis carduifolia,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis glauca,
Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana,
Acanthopsis horrida,
Acanthopsis scullyi,
Acanthopsis spathularis,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis tuba,
Acanthopsis ludoviciana,
Acanthopsis adamanticola,
Acanthopsis dispermoides,
Acanthopsis erosa,
Acanthopsis dregeana,
Acanthopsis tetragona,
Acanthopsis glandulopalmata,
Acanthopsis insueta,
Acanthopsis nitida,
Acanthopsis pagodiformis,
Acanthopsis glabra,
Acanthopsis villosa,
Acanthus austromontanus,
Acanthus greuterianus,
Acanthus kulalensis,
Acanthus arboreus,
Acanthus carduaceus,
Acanthus caroli-alexandri,
Acanthus caudatus,
Acanthus dioscoridis,
Acanthus ebracteatus,
Acanthus eminens,
Acanthus flexicaulis,
Acanthus gaed,
Acanthus guineensis,
Acanthus hirsutus,
Acanthus hungaricus,
Acanthus ilicifolius,
Acanthus latisepalus,