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Yamstick Mangrove

Scyphiphora hydrophylacea

Least concern

Yamstick Mangrove
Francisco Manuel Blanco (O.S.A.) · Public domain

Overview

Scyphiphora is a monotypic genus of flowering plants in the family Rubiaceae. It is the only genus in the tribe Scyphiphoreae. The genus contains only one species, viz. Scyphiphora hydrophylacea, which has a large distribution range from India, to tropical Asia and the western Pacific. It is a shrub of about 3 m (10 ft) and is often found in mangrove forests or sandy beaches.

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  1. Wikipedia (EN): Scyphiphora — CC BY-SA 4.0