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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. Its local common names include nilad or sagasa in the Philippines, ngam in Thailand, côi in Vietnam, and chengam in Malaysia.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Genus
- Scyphiphora
- Family
- Rubiaceae
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Nilad Plant
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