Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
integra
ID:
303636

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.C.Duke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 1: 178 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000302968



Common Names

  • Avicennia integra
  • Integral Mangrove
  • Integral Avicennia


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Description

Avicennia integra (also called Avicennia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland rainforest and gallery forest. It is characterized by its large, glossy, ovate leaves and its yellowish-white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Avicennia integra 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 integra has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Avicennia integra 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 integra

Avicennia integra is found in the coastal areas of the Indian Ocean, the South China Sea, and the Pacific Ocean.

Avicennia integra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Avicennia integra?

Avicennia integra

What is the family of Avicennia integra?

Acanthaceae

What is the common name of Avicennia integra?

Grey Mangrove

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,

References

Norman C. Duke (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.C.Duke' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.