Rhizophoraceae FAMILY

Kandelia obovata

Edibility

0/5

Medicinal

0/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Kandelia obovata is an evergreen tree usually growing from 1 - 3 metres tall, occasionally to 8 metres[ 266 Title Flora of China Publication Author Website http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/ Publisher Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis. Year 1994 ISBN Description An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available. ]. This species was considered to be part of Kandelia candel until 2003. The uses attributed to that species of being a source of tannins and fuel almost certainly also apply to this species[ K Title Plants for a Future Author Ken Fern Description Notes from observations, tasting etc at Plants For A Future and on field trips. ].

Habitat & Origin

Origintropical

Native RangeE. Asia - southern China, southern Japan

HabitatMargins of mangrove swamps and muddy or sandy tidal flats at around sea level[ 266 Title Flora of China Publication Author Website http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/ Publisher Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis. Year 1994 ISBN Description An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available. ].