Until 2003, plants of the genus Kandelia occurring in E China and Japan were included within this species. However, they are now recognized as the distinct species Kandelia obovata Sheue et al[].

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General Information

Kandelia candel is an evergreen shrub or small tree, growing up to 7 metres tall[]. The stem base is thickened, but it is without buttresses or pneumatophores[].
The plant is gathered from the wild for local use as a source of tannins, timber and fuel wood.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

E. Asia - India, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia.

Habitat

Occurs locally on banks of tidal rivers among other mangrove species, but is rather rare[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	7.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

A plant of lowland tropical areas[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Agroforestry Uses:

The plant is used as a green manure[].

Other Uses

The bark contains up to 17% tannin[, ]. It is used for tannin and for dyeing in red and brown colours[].

The wood is used for temporary constructions, stakes and making enclosures[, ].
The wood is used as fuel wood and for charcoal production[, ].

Propagation

Seed -

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