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  • Non-tree species associated with these mangroves are Spartina alterniflora that grows on the seaward fringe, and Hibiscus tiliaceus and the fern Acrostichum aureum, that are both found in the landward margins and dry saline areas within the mangroves.

    Pará mangroves 2007

  • Some species associated with C. erectus forests in Cuba are: Batis maritima, Dalbergia ecastaphillum, Acrostichum aureum, and Bucida sp.

    Greater Antilles mangroves 2008

  • It can form monospecific 'islands' on patches of dark soil but is often found in association with Acrostichum danaeafolium, Bucida spinosa, Cladium jamaicense, Conocarpus erectus, Dalbergia glabra, Chrysobalanus icaco and Thrinax radiata.

    Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, Mexico 2008

  • Non-tree species comprise mangrove fern Acrostichum daneaefolium and the climber Rhabdadenia biflora.

    Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, Mexico 2008

  • Non-tree species associated with these mangroves are Spartina alterniflora that grows on the seaward fringe, and Hibiscus tiliaceus and the fern Acrostichum aureum, that are both found in the landward margins and dry saline areas within mangroves.

    Amapa mangroves 2008

  • Among them, the fern (Acrostichum aureum) and the Malvaceae (Hibiscus tileaceus) are the most widespread.

    Coastal Venezuelan mangroves 2008

  • Rare occurrences of Pelliciera rhizophorae and other plant species associated with mangroves include the leather fern Acrostichum sp., which also invades cutover mangrove stands and provides some protection against erosion.

    Rio Negro-Rio San Sun mangroves 2008

  • Some species, such as Hibiscus tiliaceus, Crinum attenuatum, Spartina brasiliensis, Fimbristilys glomerata, and Acrostichum aureum are regarded as invaders.

    Ilha Grande mangroves 2008

  • Epiphytes are abundant, as is the fern Acrostichum aureum.

    Alvarado mangroves 2008

  • Other plant species associated with mangroves include the leather fern (Acrostichum sp).

    Northern Honduras mangroves 2008

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