White mangrove
A tropical plant. It grows in mangrove regions along the coast in tropical countries in Asia and the Pacific. It demands light, so is often one of the first mangrove species to grow in a new area. It tends to be at the outer edge of mangrove forests. It is often along tidal river banks. It suits hardiness zones 11-12.
Also known as:
Api-api hitam, Mam trang, Maricha baen, Sada baen
Synonyms
- Avicennia marina var. alba Vierh.
Edible Portion
- Fruit
Where does White mangrove grow?
Found in: Asia, Australia, Bangladesh, China, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Myanmar, Pacific, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Philippines, SE Asia, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Vietnam
Notes: There are about 6-8 Avicennia species. The Avicenniacae contains one genus. They are tropical. Also put in the family Avicenniaceae.
Status: It is not known if it is used for food in Papua New Guinea. In Papua New Guinea, trees are more common along the north coast.
Growing White mangrove
Cultivation: It grows naturally from the many fruit it produces. Plants can be grown from seed.
Edible Uses: The fruit are eaten.
Production: It is fast growing.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruit | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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