Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
schaueriana
ID:
303957

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf & Leechm. ex Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Lilloa 4: 336 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000303289



Common Names

  • Avicennia schaueriana
  • Schaueriana Avicennia
  • Schaueriana Mangrove


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Description

Avicennia schaueriana (also called 'Schauer's Mangrove', among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Central America. It has a single trunk and grows up to 10 meters tall. Its leaves are alternate, elliptic-ovate, and up to 10 cm long. It is found in coastal wetlands and mangrove forests.

Uses & Benefits

Avicennia schaueriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used as a fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Avicennia schaueriana has small, white flowers and small, black, round seeds. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Avicennia schaueriana is a small evergreen tree that grows up to 10 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, and is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a moist, well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Avicennia schaueriana

Avicennia schaueriana is found in mangrove forests in the Indo-Pacific region.

Avicennia schaueriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Avicennia schaueriana?

Avicennia schaueriana

What is the common name of Avicennia schaueriana?

White mangrove

What is the natural habitat of Avicennia schaueriana?

Tropical and subtropical coasts

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

Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
Alleyhe Leechmann: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leechm.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.