Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
racemosa
ID:
359522

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.F.Gaertn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1807

Citation Micro:
Suppl. Carp. : 209 (1807)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358854



Common Names

  • Racemose Laguncularia
  • Racemose White Mangrove
  • Racemose White Mangrove Tree


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Synonyms

  • Laguncularia martii Colla [valid]
  • Laguncularia glabriflora C.Presl [valid]
  • Rhizaeris alba Raf. [valid]
  • Schousboea commutata Spreng. [valid]
  • Conocarpus racemosus L. [valid]
  • Horau racemosus (C.F.Gaertn.) M.Gómez [valid]
  • Laguncularia racemosa longifolia J.F.Macbr. [valid]
  • Laguncularia obovata Miq. [valid]
  • Laguncularia racemosa glabriflora (C.Presl) Stace [valid]

Description

Laguncularia racemosa (also called White mangrove, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Combretaceae family. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Brazil. It grows in a variety of habitats, including mangrove swamps, estuaries, and along the coast.

Uses & Benefits

Laguncularia racemosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for timber production and as a source of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Laguncularia racemosa has small, white flowers with four petals and a single pistil. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Laguncularia racemosa is an evergreen tree that can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. The tree will produce cones in the summer and should be harvested before the cones open.

Where to Find Laguncularia racemosa

Laguncularia racemosa is native to tropical regions of South America, including parts of Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.

Laguncularia racemosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Laguncularia racemosa?

Laguncularia racemosa

What is the common name of Laguncularia racemosa?

Racemose mangrove

What is the natural habitat of Laguncularia racemosa?

It is found in moist forests in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Species in the Laguncularia genus

Species in the Combretaceae family

Combretum wilksii, Combretum paraguariense, Combretum aculeatum, Combretum acuminatum, Combretum acutifolium, Combretum acutum, Combretum adenogonium, Combretum adrianii, Combretum afzelii, Combretum albiflorum, Combretum albopunctatum, Combretum alfredi, Combretum andongense, Combretum andradae, Combretum angolense, Combretum angustipetalum, Combretum apetalum, Combretum aphanopetalum, Combretum apiculatum, Combretum argenteum, Combretum argyrotrichum, Combretum assimile, Combretum atropurpureum, Combretum aureonitens, Combretum auriculatum, Combretum barbatum, Combretum batesii, Combretum bauchiense, Combretum baumii, Combretum bipindense, Combretum blepharopetala, Combretum boinensis, Combretum bracteatum, Combretum bracteosum, Combretum brassiciforme, Combretum brevistylum, Combretum brunneum, Combretum butyrosum, Combretum cacoucia, Combretum caffrum, Combretum camporum, Combretum capitatum, Combretum capituliflorum, Combretum capuronii, Combretum carringtonianum, Combretum caudatisepalum, Combretum celastroides, Combretum chinense, Combretum chionanthoides, Combretum cinereopetalum,

References