Botanical Profile
Avicennia marina is a salt-tolerant mangrove tree species in the family Acanthaceae, widely distributed across tropical and subtropical coastlines.
Scientific Name
Avicennia marina (Forssk.) Vierh. Synonyms: Sceura marina Forssk., Avicennia resinifera G.Forst.
Local Name
Grey Mangrove (English), White Mangrove (Australia), Api-api Putih (Indonesia)
Native Habitat
Native to coastal regions of Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Indo-Pacific. It grows in tropical and subtropical mangrove forests, estuaries, tidal flats, and saline wetlands.
Germination Difficulty
Easy – fresh propagules germinate readily when provided with warmth, moisture, and adequate light.
Germination Timeframe
2–8 weeks under favorable conditions.
Growing Condition
Full sun, high humidity, consistently moist soil, temperatures between 22–35°C, and tolerance to saline, brackish, or freshwater environments.
Collector Significance
Valued by mangrove enthusiasts, conservation projects, and ecological plant collectors due to its exceptional salt tolerance, distinctive aerial roots, and importance in coastal ecosystem restoration.
General Information
These seeds are rare and often hard to find online. Many available seeds have low viability due to long storage, but we provide fresh seeds with higher germination potential.
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