මණ්ඩ/මඩ ගස්/උල් මණ්ඩ[Manda/Mada gas.Ul manda]/Grey mangrove/White mangrove (Avicennia marina)

Common indigenous small tree occurs in tidal mudflats, brackish swamps, seashores and lagoons all around the island. Flowering and fruiting throughout the year. Roots medicinal and wood use as a firewood and for boat construction.