Family: Rhizophoraceae
Synonym:
Karekandelia brachiata (Lour.)
Kuntze
Vernacular name: Karakandel, Vallabham, Valovam,Vankana,Vankana
Habit: Tree
Habitat: Evergreen forests, thickets,
swamps
Distribution: Indo-Malesia to Australia and China
Flowering and Fruiting: December-May
Key identification features: A moderate-sized to large
evergreen tree often found along mangrove swamps. Bark is dark-grey and smooth
on old stem. Leaves are simple, obovate and large, with an entire margin,
lateral veins are close and parallel. Stamens are 16. Fruit is a one-seeded
berry. Fleshy and edible fruits.
Use: The wood is used for construction, furniture, and artistic
objects .
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