White mangrove, Grey Mangrove

Where does White mangrove grow?

Found in: Africa, America, Andamans & Nicobar, Arabia, Asia, Australia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, China, Comoros, East Africa, East Timor, Egypt, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Kenya, Madagascar, Maldives, Mozambique, Myanmar, New Caledonia, New Zealand, North Africa, Oman, Pacific, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, SE Asia, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Southern Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, United Arab Emirates, UAE, Vietnam, Yemen

Notes: There are about 6-8 Avicennia species. They are tropical. It was in the Avicenniaceae and Verbenaceae families.

Growing White mangrove, Grey Mangrove

Cultivation: Plants are often self sown. Seedlings can be transplanted.

Edible Uses: The fruit are eaten after roasting. They are extensively soaked and then cooked. CAUTION: The bitter juice is used to produced abortions in India.

Production: Trees in Australia flower from October to January and fruit January to February.

Nutrition Info

White mangrove, Grey Mangrove Photos

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