MELIACEAE
 
Represented by two genera and four species in Indian mangroves.

Small to medium tree and the fruits are smaller in size
Stem without any buttresses and not with aerial roots,

Leaves imparipinnate
Leaflets  5 - 9
Flowrs unisexual
Seeds with fleshy aril
 

Aglaia  Pellegrin

Tall tree, with large globose or round fruits
Stem with buttresses and aerial roots

Leaves paripinnate
Leaflets 3 - 7
Flowers bisexual
Seeds without aril

Xylocarpus  Koen