अवीसीनिया अवीसीनिया

🌱 About the plant

The pioneer mangrove of Indian coasts, first to colonise new mud.

Growing it

The species to start a mangrove restoration with.

What it is for

Coastal protection; nursery habitat for fish and crab.

🪴 How to grow

Sunlight

Full sun

पानी

Tidal salt water

मौसम

Jun–Jul

Grows in

Garden / ground

Mature size

3–10 m

First harvest

Year four

The species to start a mangrove restoration with.

🌾 Traditional uses

Traditionally used — recorded as tradition, not as established effect. The two registers below are kept separate on purpose.

Traditional knowledge

Coastal protection; nursery habitat for fish and crab.

Scientific evidence

This record has not yet assessed the research on these uses. Absence of an assessment here is not evidence either way.

Important: Traditional plant use does not replace professional medical advice. Do not treat a condition on the strength of this page — speak to a doctor.

🐝 Ecological value

🗺️ Where it grows in India