Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
floridum
ID:
522159

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roem. & Schult.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis 4: 512 (1819)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000521491

Common Names

  • Aegiceras Floridum
  • Black Mangrove
  • River Mangrove

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Synonyms

  • Aegiceras ferreum Blume [unknown]
  • Aegiceras nigricans A.Rich. [unknown]

Description

Aegiceras floridum (also called Florida Mangrove, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the eastern United States. It has small, white, star-shaped flowers and is found in mangrove swamps and estuaries.

Uses & Benefits

Aegiceras floridum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aegiceras floridum has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a head-like structure. The flowers are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a few leaves that are covered in fine hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aegiceras floridum is a tropical plant native to South and Southeast Asia. It is a perennial shrub that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Aegiceras floridum

Aegiceras floridum can be found in coastal habitats in the eastern United States, from Maine to Florida.

Aegiceras floridum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aegiceras floridum?

Aegiceras floridum

What is the common name of Aegiceras floridum?

Mangrove Aegiceras

What is the habitat of Aegiceras floridum?

It is found in brackish and saline wetlands

Species in the Aegiceras genus

Species in the Primulaceae family

Aegiceras corniculatum, Aegiceras floridum, Amblyanthopsis bhotanica, Amblyanthopsis membranacea, Amblyanthopsis philippinensis, Amblyanthus glandulosus, Amblyanthus multiflorus, Amblyanthus obovatus, Amblyanthus praetervisus, Androsace beringensis, Androsace idahoensis, Androsace adenocephala, Androsace adfinis, Androsace aflatunensis, Androsace aizoon, Androsace akbajtalensis, Androsace alaica, Androsace alaschanica, Androsace alaskana, Androsace albana, Androsace alchemilloides, Androsace alpina, Androsace americana, Androsace apus, Androsace aretioides, Androsace aretioides, Androsace argentea, Androsace armeniaca, Androsace axillaris, Androsace baltistanica, Androsace bidentata, Androsace bisulca, Androsace brachystegia, Androsace brahmaputrae, Androsace brevis, Androsace bryomorpha, Androsace bulleyana, Androsace bungeana, Androsace caduca, Androsace caespitosa, Androsace cernuiflora, Androsace chaixii, Androsace chamaejasme, Androsace ciliata, Androsace ciliifolia, Androsace constancei, Androsace coronata, Androsace cortusifolia, Androsace croftii, Androsace cuscutiformis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2623415: Based on the initial data import
Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Johann Jacob Roemer (1763-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roem.' in the authors string.