Cedar mangrove

Xylocarpus moluccensis belongs to the genus Xylocarpus and is part of the Meliaceae family, which includes mahogany and other tropical hardwood trees. The species name refers to the Moluccas archipelago, where it is naturally found. It is distributed across several island groups and coastal regions in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. This tree is adapted to mangrove environments and is found in areas such as Bangladesh, Cambodia, the Bismarck Archipelago, and the Marianas. Its range extends from the western Indian Ocean to the western Pacific, including parts of Africa and Southeast Asia.