White mangrove
Botanical name: Combretaceae
White mangrove
Botanical name: Combretaceae
Species of White mangrove
Bushwillows
Bushwillows (Combretum) are a large genus of shrubs and trees, several species of which are pollinated by mammals that are not bats. However, the majority of bushwillows are pollinated by birds and insects. Native to tropical and southern Africa, tropical distribution is global and occurs in arid savannas, floodplains and woodlands.
Calycopteris
Laguncularia
Laguncularia are a genus of plant containing just one species, Laguncularia racemosa. This evergreen tree is native to tropical coasts and is specially adapted to a saltwater habitat. This tree has several human uses, including dye-making from its tannin-rich bark. The wood is also used for charcoal and to make wooden utensils.
Mangrove
Mangrove are trees or shrubs that typically grow in coastal waters. Some species are noted for their multiple trunk systems and cone-like fruit. In their native environments, these plants are known to stabilize dunes and protect the soil during storms and tidal surges. Species of this genus are salt-tolerant and were historically used as fuel, to smoke fish, and in maritime construction.
Black mangroves
Black mangroves occurs in mangroves from East Africa to the Western Pacific (including Fiji and Tonga), and northern Australia. The total world list of black mangroves species is 3.
Terminalia
The terminalia are a genus of large flowering trees. Its Latin name Terminalia refers to the leaves that appear at the tops of its shoots. It has commercial uses in gums, resins, and tanning extracts. The wood has been used for carpentry purposes. The terminalia can be found throughout southern Asia, Australia, and tropical to subtropical areas of Africa.
Scientific Classification
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