Gray mangrove

Avicennia marina (Forssk.) Vierh. is a mangrove species native to intertidal estuarine regions. It is widely distributed across tropical and subtropical coastal areas, including Langkawi, the Andaman Islands, Borneo, parts of Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and the Indian subcontinent. The species was first described in 1907 and is recognized for its ecological role in coastal ecosystems. Common names include gray mangrove and white mangrove. This species is part of the Acanthaceae family and is found in regions such as Bangladesh, Djibouti, Egypt, and the Gulf States.