Heritiera

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Heritiera

Description Heritiera is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the family Malvaceae. It comprises seven species of trees and shrubs that are native to the tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. These plants are commonly known as “looking-glass trees” or “mangrove apple” due to their shiny, reflective leaves and edible fruit. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae…