Species: Kandelia obovata
English Name: Kandelia
Chinese Name: 秋茄
Family: Rhizophoraceae
Description:
A species mainly distinguished by its candle- or pen-like droppers hanging on tree branches. It is widely distributed in Macao and can be found from the back to the seaward edge of the mangrove forests.
© 2012 K.G. Tagulao
© 2012 K.G. Tagulao
© 2012 K.G. Tagulao
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References:
Araño-Tagulao, K, Chan, SK,Wong, S., Ang, PO, Kam, K. Macao’s Mangroves, University of Saint, Joseph, 2012.