Carallia


Carallia is a genus of trees in the family Rhizophoraceae.

Description

Carallia species grow as small to medium-sized trees. Their leaves are often dotted black. The fruits are small and ellipsoid to roundish in shape.

Distribution and habitat

Carallia species grow naturally in Madagascar, tropical Asia and northern Australia. Their habitat is lowland rainforests, swamps and on hills from sea level to about altitude.

Selected species