Black Mangrove
Avicennia germinans · Acanthaceae (Acanthus family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, evergreen
Shape
Elliptic to oblong with an acute tip and unlobed
Margin
Entire with slightly revolute edges
Arrangement
Opposite on a short petiole
Venation
Pinnate with moderately prominent veins
Key Features
Opposite arrangement, elliptic-oblong shape, and entire margins with a leathery texture
Description
An evergreen tree or large shrub featuring dark, furrowed bark, pneumatophores projecting from the substrate, and small white flowers followed by capsule fruits
Habitat
Coastal intertidal zones, mangrove swamps, and saline soils in full sun
Native Range
Native to tropical and subtropical coasts of the Americas and western Africa
Identified on 10/20/2026