Biology:Kandelia

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Short description: Genus of flowering plants

Kandelia
Kandelia obovata 1.jpg
Kandelia obovata
Scientific classification e
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Rhizophoraceae
Genus: Kandelia
(DC.) Wight & Arn.[1]
Species

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Kandelia is a plant genus of two 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

Wikidata ☰ Q18216049 entry