Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Acanthaceae

Genus:

Avicennia

Species:

Avicennia marina subsp. eucalyptifolia

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

800 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, insects, crabs, fish

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–30 days

Notes:

Viviparous species with seeds germinating while still on parent tree. Propagules establish quickly when planted in wet saline substrate.

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