Carallia

Carallia is a genus of trees in the family Rhizophoraceae.

Description
Carallia species grow as small to medium-sized trees. Their leaves are often dotted black. The fruits are small and ellipsoid to roundish in shape.

Distribution and habitat
Carallia species grow naturally in Madagascar, tropical Asia and northern Australia. Their habitat is lowland rainforests, swamps and on hills from sea level to about 2000 m altitude.

Selected species

 * Carallia borneensis
 * Carallia brachiata - corkwood (butterfly plant)
 * Carallia calycina
 * Carallia coriifolia
 * Carallia diplopetala
 * Carallia euryoides