Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
racemosa
ID:
359528

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

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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.

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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,

References