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Kandelia
Kandelia obovata
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Plantae
(unranked):
Angiosperms
(unranked):
Eudicots
(unranked):
Rosids
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Rhizophoraceae
Genus:
Kandelia

Species

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Kandelia is a plant genus of 2 species in the mangrove family Rhizophoraceae.

Description

Kandelia species grow as small mangrove trees. Inflorescences bear 4 to 9 flowers. The fruits are ovoid.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Kandelia species grow in India, China, Japan, Burma, Thailand, Vietnam, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo.[3][4] Their habitat is mangrove areas.[2]

Species

As of September 2014 The Plant List and Tropicos recognise 2 species:[5]

References

  1. ^ "Genus: Kandelia (DC.) Wight & Arn". Germplasm Resources Information Network. United States Department of Agriculture. 17 September 1996. Retrieved 6 September 2014.
  2. ^ a b Madani, L.; Wong, K. M. (1995). "Kandelia Wight & Arn." (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 339–341. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Retrieved 6 September 2014.
  3. ^ "Kandelia candel (L.) Druce". Tropicos. Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 6 September 2014.
  4. ^ "Kandelia obovata Sheue, H.Y. Liu & J. Yong". Tropicos. Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 6 September 2014.
  5. ^ "Kandelia". The Plant List. Retrieved 6 September 2014.


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