Etymology | Genus | - |
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Species | Polished, referring to the shiny leaf surface | |
Family | Malvaceae | |
Synonyms | - | |
Common Names | Dungun Air | |
Status | Native: Endangered | |
Form | Shrub | |
Native Distribution | India to Southeast Asia |
Brownlowia tersa is a low shrub of below 2m, with lanceolate leaves. The fruits are bilobed and asymmetrical. It grows on sunny exposed area in the mangroves.
Large spread of Brownlownia tersa at Mandai Mangroves.
Flower.
Fruits.