A plant genus of the family Acanthaceae. Members contain NAPHTHOQUINONES. Black mangroves (common name for the genus) are distinguished from other mangroves by their spike-like aerial roots called pneumatophores that project from the soil or water surrounding the plants.

Annotation

note entry term MANGROVE, GREY: MANGROVE SWAMPS see WETLANDS is also available

DUI

D032407 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0400457

History note

2003

Public note

2003