Avicennia marina subsp. australasica
Also known as: Avicennia marina var. australasica (Walp.) Moldenke +4 more
- Avicennia marina var. australasica (Walp.) Moldenke
- Avicennia marina var. australasica (Walp.) Moldenke ex N.C.Duke
- Avicennia marina var. resinifera (G.Forst.) Bakh.
- Avicennia resinifera G.Forst.
- Avicennia tomentosa var. australasica Walp.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Acanthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Avicennia marina subsp. australasica is a shrub or tree belonging to the Acanthaceae family. Indigenous to Tropical Asia, Australasia, and the Pacific, this subspecies is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Avicennia marina, which is linked below, along with related subspecies and varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA, PACIFIC
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, Malesia, New Zealand, Papuasia, Southwestern Pacific
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bismarck Archipelago, Jawa, Lesser Sunda Is., Maluku, New Caledonia, New Guinea, New South Wales, New Zealand North, Norfolk Is., Queensland, Solomon Is., Sulawesi, Sumatera, Victoria
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
California
Base Species & Variations