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1. Kandelia candel (L.) Drucewfo-0001131563

Rep. botl Soc. Exch. Club Br. Isl. 1931(3): 420. 1941; Ding Hou in Fl. Males., Ser. 1, Spermat. 5: 473. f. 26, 27. 1958; Vu Van Cuong in Fl. C.L.V. 4: 167. t. 3, 6–10. 1965.— Rhizophora candel L., Sp. Pl.: 443. 1753.

Accepted Name : This is currently accepted.

Synonyms & Citations :

Description : Small tree up to ca 7 m tall. Leaves elliptic to narrow-elliptic, or obovate-oblong, 6–13 by 2.5–6 cm, obtuse, base cuneate; petiole 1–1.5 cm. Stipules 2 cm long. Pedicels 2–3 mm. Bracteoles 2–4, connate. Flowers white, 1.5–2 cm long. Calyx 1–1.5 cm long, lobes linear, reflexed after anthesis. Petals ca 14 mm long. Stamens 8–13 mm. Fruits ovoid, 1.5–2.5 cm long. Hypocotyl clavate, 15–40 cm long, terete.

Thailand : PENINSULAR: Phuket, Surat Thani.

Distribution : S & SE Asia (type), Malesia.

Ecology : Mangrove forests.

Vernacular : Rang kathae (รังกะแท้), thua nang choi (ถั่วนางช้อย).

Uses: Wood for temporary construction. fire-wood, and charcoal.