Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
littorea
ID:
359523

Status:
valid

Authors:
Voigt

Source:
cmp

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Hort. Suburb. Calcutt. : 39 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358855



Common Names

  • Littoral Lumnitzera
  • Littoral Mangrove
  • Littoral Mangrove Tree


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Synonyms

  • Laguncularia pedicellata Steud. [valid]
  • Lumnitzera pedicellata C.Presl [valid]
  • Lumnitzera pentandra Griff. [valid]
  • Lumnitzera coccinea Wight & Arn. [illegitimate]
  • Laguncularia haenkei Endl. [illegitimate]
  • Pyrrhanthus littoreus Jack [valid]
  • Bruguiera littorea Steud. [valid]
  • Petaloma coccinea Blanco [valid]
  • Laguncularia coccinea Gaudich. [valid]
  • Lumnitzera purpurea C.Presl [valid]
  • Laguncularia purpurea Gaudich. [valid]

Description

Lumnitzera littorea (also called Mangrove Cajeput, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to the Indian Ocean, the western Pacific Ocean, and the eastern Atlantic Ocean. It is found in tropical and subtropical mangrove forests, estuaries, and coastal swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Lumnitzera littorea 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

Lumnitzera littorea 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

Lumnitzera littorea is a slow-growing evergreen conifer that can reach heights of up to 10 m (33 ft). It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a sandy, well-draining soil. Seeds should be sown in the fall and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Lumnitzera littorea

Lumnitzera littorea is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Lumnitzera littorea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lumnitzera littorea?

Lumnitzera littorea

What is the common name of Lumnitzera littorea?

Littoral lumnitzera

What is the natural habitat of Lumnitzera littorea?

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

Species in the Lumnitzera 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,

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