Scientific name Kandelia Rank Genus | Higher classification Mangroves | |
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Lower classifications Kandelia candel, Kandelia obovata | ||
Kandelia is a plant genus of 2 species in the mangrove family Rhizophoraceae.
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Description
Kandelia species grow as small mangrove trees. Inflorescences bear 4 to 9 flowers. The fruits are ovoid.
Distribution and habitat
Kandelia species grow in India, China, Japan, Burma, Thailand, Vietnam, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Their habitat is mangrove areas.
Species
As of September 2014 The Plant List and Tropicos recognise 2 species:
References
Kandelia Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA