Status:
valid
Authors:
Willd.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1803
Citation Micro:
Neue Schriften Ges. Naturf. Freunde Berlin 4: 187 (1803)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358860
Common Names
- Racemosa Mangrove
- Racemosa
- Mangrove
Synonyms
- Jussiaea racemosa Rottler ex DC. [unknown]
- Rhizophora obtusa Dennst. [unknown]
- Bruguiera obtusa Steud. [unknown]
- Petaloma alternifolia Roxb. [unknown]
Description
Lumnitzera racemosa (also called Black Mangrove, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to the Indian Ocean, the western Pacific Ocean, and the eastern Atlantic Ocean. It is found in tropical and subtropical mangrove forests, estuaries, and coastal swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Lumnitzera racemosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for timber production and as a source of essential oils.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Lumnitzera racemosa var. lutea (Gaudich.) Exell
Lumnitzera racemosa var. racemosa
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lumnitzera racemosa has white flowers with four petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are light green and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lumnitzera racemosa is a slow-growing evergreen conifer that can reach heights of up to 10 m (33 ft). It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a sandy, well-draining soil. Seeds should be sown in the fall and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Lumnitzera racemosa
Lumnitzera racemosa is native to the western United States and Canada.
Lumnitzera racemosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lumnitzera racemosa?
Lumnitzera racemosa
What is the common name of Lumnitzera racemosa?
Racemose lumnitzera
What is the natural habitat of Lumnitzera racemosa?
It is found in moist forests in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
Species in the Lumnitzera genus
Species in the Combretaceae family
Combretum wilksii,
Combretum paraguariense,
Combretum aculeatum,
Combretum acuminatum,
Combretum acutifolium,
Combretum acutum,
Combretum adenogonium,
Combretum adrianii,
Combretum afzelii,
Combretum albiflorum,
Combretum albopunctatum,
Combretum alfredi,
Combretum andongense,
Combretum andradae,
Combretum angolense,
Combretum angustipetalum,
Combretum apetalum,
Combretum aphanopetalum,
Combretum apiculatum,
Combretum argenteum,
Combretum argyrotrichum,
Combretum assimile,
Combretum atropurpureum,
Combretum aureonitens,
Combretum auriculatum,
Combretum barbatum,
Combretum batesii,
Combretum bauchiense,
Combretum baumii,
Combretum bipindense,
Combretum blepharopetala,
Combretum boinensis,
Combretum bracteatum,
Combretum bracteosum,
Combretum brassiciforme,
Combretum brevistylum,
Combretum brunneum,
Combretum butyrosum,
Combretum cacoucia,
Combretum caffrum,
Combretum camporum,
Combretum capitatum,
Combretum capituliflorum,
Combretum capuronii,
Combretum carringtonianum,
Combretum caudatisepalum,
Combretum celastroides,
Combretum chinense,
Combretum chionanthoides,
Combretum cinereopetalum,