Kandelia is a plant genus of two species in the mangrove family Rhizophoraceae.
Kandelia species grow as small mangrove trees. Inflorescences bear 4 to 9 flowers. The fruits are ovoid.
Kandelia species grow in India, China, Japan, Burma, Thailand, Vietnam, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Their habitat is mangrove areas.
The Plant List and Tropicos recognise 2 species: