A picture of a White Mangrove

White Mangrove

Avicennia marina

Also known as

Witseebasboom (Afr.), Isikhungathi (Isixhosa, Isizulu), Mangal Towozi, Txomahati (Xironga)

Avicennia marina - white mangrove (8697515733) by Ton Rulkens (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Full Sun
Advanced care
Light watering
Tender

11a-11b

USDA zone

4°C

Minimum temperature

Flowering

  • spring
  • summer
  • autumn
  • winter

More images of White Mangrove

Some leaves and flowers on an Avicennia marina White Mangrove plant
A close up of some yellow Avicennia marina White Mangrove fruits hanging from a tree
An Avicennia marina White Mangrove plant growing in some water
Avicennia marina 'pencil' roots
Avicennia marina trunk

White Mangrove Overview

Avicennia marina is better known as a White Mangrove. It is a small to medium-size tree species for the Avicenniaceae family. Typically growing between 3-11m tall, it forms a straight trunk with a branching, rounded crown. The bark is coloured pale yellow-green, it is flaky in texture, with raised markings. ZA Distribution: Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal.

Special features of White Mangrove

Wet sites

Pioneer

Attractive leaves