Avicennia germinans (L.) L.
Black Mangrove
Key facts
- Order
- Lamiales
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Genus
- Avicennia
- Common names
- Black Mangrove
Distribution and notes
Tropical and subtropical coasts of the Americas and West Africa.
Synonyms
| Name | Authority | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bontia germinans | L. | |
| Avicennia nitida | Jacq. |
Related species
In the genus Avicennia
- Avicennia alba Blume
- Avicennia bicolor Standl.
- Avicennia marina (Forsk.) Vierh.
- Avicennia officinalis L.
- Avicennia rumphiana Hallier f.
- Avicennia schaueriana Stapf & Leechm. ex Moldenke
In the family Acanthaceae
Sources and citation
Last verified:
Cite this page: Mangrove Species Reference (data version 2026.10.14). Avicennia germinans (L.) L.. /species/avicennia-germinans/ (accessed 2026-10-14).