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Scientific name:	Kandelia candel (L) Druce

Features:

Kandelia candel usually appear in pure forests and have several prop roots. They are famous for their viviparous method of reproduction, which involves germinating the seeds directly on the tree and then waiting until the time is right to either drop the seeds into the mud below or float them on waves until they find a suitable environment for survival. Kandelia candel are good at preventing erosion and thus are useful for protecting coastlines. Consequently, they are often used to help reclaim land from the oceans.

Habitat:

Kandelia candel are distributed primarily in Taipei's Tamsui River basin. The Chuwei Mangrove Preserve located in Tamsui is home to the largest pure forest of Kandelia candel in the world.