Black Mangrove

Avicennia germinans (L.) L.

Verbena family

Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Life Cycle
Perennial
Height
30.0 feet
Spread
8.2 feet
Flower Color
White
Bloom Time
Indeterminate

Growing Conditions

Sunlight Intolerant
Moisture High
Clay Soil Yes
Sandy Soil No
Drought Tolerance Low
Flood Tolerance Medium
Fire Tolerance Low
Salt Tolerance Medium
pH Range 6.0 – 8.0

Ecosystem & Wildlife

Pollinators Larval Host (Butterfly); Larval Host (Moth)
Larval Host Junonia evarete, Junonia genoveva, Madoryx pseudothyreus
Fall Color Yes
Evergreen Yes

Native Range

  • USA:  Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas
  • MEX:  Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest
  • USA+:  Puerto Rico

Regional Native Status: L48 (N), PR (N), VI (N)

State-level native status is based on data available through Plants of the World Online. Regional Native Status comes from the USDA Plants Database. For more detailed native status information, please refer to BONAP.

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