Dr. Abdulaziz M. Assaeed

Avicennia marina

Species

Avicenniaceae

Family

Gurm

Vernacular Name

Life Form

Evergreen shrub or small tree 1–3 m high. Numerous upright pneumatophores 10–15 cm high and 6 mm in diameter. Leaves opposite, ovate, lanceolate to elliptical, 3.5–12 cm long, 1.5–5 cm wide, mostly acute at both ends, entire, thick leathery, shiny green and hairless upper surface, pale whitish-gray and finely hairy underneath. Heads or cymes ball-like, upright on long stalks at ends and sides of twigs. Flowers few to many, sessile, 4 mm long, 5 mm across, white turning yellow or orange. Capsule almond-shaped, 1-3 cm long

Description

Mostly on saline silts of depositing sea shores

Habitat

Lightly browsed by camels

Grazing Importance

Contains some natural compounds of medicinal importance. one of the most important mangrove woodland species. Has great value in biodiversity conservation 

Other Uses

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