Finlaysonia obovata (Mamakola): Botanical Characteristics, Habitat Ecology, and Conservation Importance Finlaysonia obovata, locally known as Mamakola, is a rare and ecologically significant mangrove-associated climber found in tropical estuarine forests of South and Southeast Asia. Unlike dominant mangrove trees that shape the forest skyline, this species occupies a quieter but equally vital niche within the […]
Finlaysonia obovata (Mamakola): Botanical Identity, Ecology, and Conservation Significance in Tropical Mangrove Landscapes Finlaysonia obovata, locally known as Mamakola, is a lesser-known yet ecologically significant mangrove-associated climber belonging to the family Apocynaceae. Although it rarely attracts attention due to its non-timber nature and inconspicuous appearance, this plant plays an essential functional role within estuarine […]