TROPICAL PLANT ENCYCLOPEDIA

Avicennia germinans, Black Mangrove

Avicennia germinans

Black Mangrove
Family: Avicenniaceae
Plant used for bonsaiLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeShadeFull sunBog or aquatic plantOrnamental foliageFlood tolerant plantSeaside, salt tolerant plant

Mangroves are tropical plants that are adapted to loose, wet soils, salt water, and being periodically submerged by tides. Great for aquariums and ponds. See Article about mangroves.



Avicennia germinans, Black Mangrove
Avicennia germinans, Black Mangrove
Avicennia germinans, Black Mangrove


Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/avicennia_germinans.htm