About Avicennia alba
Avicennia alba is a species of tropical mangrove in the family Acanthaceae. It is found growing in coastal and estuarine locations in India, Southeast Asia, Australia, and Oceania.
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Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Avicennia alba
- Genus
- Avicennia
- Family
- VERBENACEAE
- Habit
- Tree
- Habitat
- Littoral forests
- Native to
- Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia
- Flowering & fruiting
- May-September
- Conservation status
- Least Concern (LC)
Botanical family
Verbenaceae
Verbena/Teak family
Avicennia alba belongs to the Verbenaceae family.
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