Black mangroves
Botanical name: Lumnitzera
Black mangroves
Botanical name: Lumnitzera
Description
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. 
Species of Black mangroves
Kirala
Kirala occurs in mangroves from East Africa to the Western Pacific (including Fiji and Tonga), and northern Australia. The total world list of kirala species is 3.
White-flowered black mangrove
White-flowered black mangrove (Lumnitzera racemosa) is found on the eastern coast of Africa and in the western Indo-Pacific region. Growing in the upper intertidal zone, it has stilt roots for stability. It is a rapidly spreading, pioneer species. The timber is hard and durable and used in the construction of houses, bridges, and boats and the production of high-quality charcoal.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Vascular plants Class
Dicotyledons Order
Myrtle order Family
White mangrove Genus
Black mangroves 
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