X. moluccensis and X. rumphii (Giesen et al., 2007). Considered as true mangroves, X.
granatum and X. moluccensis are found at the landward side of mangrove forests and in
associated brackish-water habitats while X. rumphii occurs along rocky shores and
promontories. The geographical range of these species stretches from East Africa through
South and Southeast Asia to the Pacific Islands. To-date, there are several reviews on the …