Phytoremediation in mangrove sediments impacted by persistent total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH's) using Avicennia schaueriana

► We model applied with Avicennia schaueriana was efficient in the degradation of TPH's in sediments. ► Association of plants with the community of microorganisms in the rhizosphere increased degradation. ► A. schaueriana has not been affected by the toxic effects of petroleum compounds.