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• Type: Rhizophora L.

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taxonomic synonym: Erythroxylaceae Kunth nom. cons.

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taxonomic synonym: Mangiaceae Raf. legitimate taxonomic synonym: Legnotidaceae Blume nom. illeg. taxonomic synonym: Macarisiaceae J.Agardh legitimate taxonomic synonym: Cassipoureaceae J.Agardh legitimate

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• APC Dist.: WA, CoI, ChI, NT, Qld, NSW

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