Avicennia
MESHD032407
A plant genus of the family Acanthaceae. Members contain NAPHTHOQUINONES. Black mangroves (common name for the genus) are distinguished from other mangroves by their spike-like aerial roots called pneumatophores that project from the soil or water surrounding the plants.
Synonyms
- Avicennias
- Black Mangrove
- Black Mangroves
- Mangrove, Black
- Mangroves, Black
- Avicennia marina
- Avicennia marinas
- marina, Avicennia
- marinas, Avicennia
- Mangrove, Grey
- Grey Mangrove
- Grey Mangroves
- Mangroves, Grey
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