Showing posts with label Avicenniaceae. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Avicenniaceae. Show all posts

Thursday, July 28, 2016

මණ්ඩ/මඩ ගස්[Manda/Mada Gas]/Indian Mangrove/White Mangrove (Avicennia officinalis)

An indigenous shrub or small tree occurs in salt marshes, brackish places along the seashore and mangrove swamps. Flowering from August to October.

Friday, June 17, 2016

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.