Carallia brachiata (Lour.) Merr.
| Etymology | Genus | - |
|---|---|---|
| Species | Branched at right angles | |
| Family | Rhizophoraceae | |
| Synonyms | Diatoma brachiata Lour. | |
| Common Names | False Kelat, Meransi, Mesinga, Kesinga, Siseh Puyoh | |
| Status | Native: Vulnerable | |
| Form | Tree | |
| Native Distribution | Madagascar, Indian subcontinent, China, Indochina, Malesia, Nothern Australia, Papuasia | |
Diagnostics:
A tree of up to 20m tall that grows in freshwater swamps. The branching is highly unique, each extending at 45 degree from the parent. The leaves are opposite, with indistinct tertiary veins and inroll margins.
Tree along Mandai Track 7.
Primary branching.
45 degree branching.
Note the interpetiolar scar between the leaves, and also the pointed buds at the tip of the twig.
Inroll leaf margins and indistinct tertiary veins.
A leafy branch taken from underneath.
Author: Siyang
Posted: 2026-02-23
Posted: 2026-02-23
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