Kandelia
| Kandelia | |
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| Kandelia obovata | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Rhizophoraceae |
| Genus: |
Kandelia (DC.) Wight & Arn. |
| Species | |
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Kandelia is a plant genus of 2 species in the mangrove family Rhizophoraceae.
Kandelia species grow as small mangrove trees. Inflorescences bear 4 to 9 flowers. The fruits are .
Kandelia species grow in India, China, Japan, Burma, Thailand, Vietnam, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Their habitat is mangrove areas.
As of September 2014[update]The Plant List and Tropicos recognise 2 species:
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