An observation identified as Avicennia marina ssp. australasica by an iNaturalist user growing in Stony Creek Reserve near the Westgate Freeway (CC-BY-NC)
Basic Information
| White mangroves (Avicennia marina) | |
|---|---|
| Description | Grow as a shrub or tree to a height of 3 to 10 m or up to 14 metres in tropical regions. |
| Biology | The habit is a gnarled arrangement of multiple branches. It has smooth light-grey bark made up of thin, stiff, brittle flakes. This may be whitish, a characteristic described in the common name. |
| Habitat | Intertidal zones of estuarine areas |
| Native status | Native to Australia |
| Distribution | In Australia it occurs in every mainland state and extends much farther south than other mangroves, with its southern most limit at Corner Inlet near Wilson’s Promontory in Victoria. Also present along Africa’s east coast, south-west, south, and south-east Asia, northern New Zealand, coastal Arabian Peninsula, and Somalia. |
Atlas of Living Australia entry
Habitat requirements[^1]
- Clean, saltwater and freshwater, saline mudflats
- Tidal zone allowing for both full inundation and air exposure
- Shelter from waves and root/seedling damage
Design requirements[^1]
- Edge or inlet tidal wetland areas
- Boat ramps or jetties to protect from disturbance by vehicles
- Provision of boardwalks for human access
Fishermans Bend Urban Ecology Strategy Biodiversity Report (2019 pg. 43