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Mangrove Distribution

In Sri Lanka, 22 species of mangrove have been recorded.

Aegiceras corniculatum, a vital mangrove species, stabilizes shorelines, prevents erosion, and supports marine biodiversity in coastal ecosystems.

Aegiceras corniculatum

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Avicennia marina, a crucial mangrove species, stabilizes shorelines, prevents erosion, and supports marine biodiversity in coastal ecosystems.

Avicennia marina

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Avicennia officinalis, a crucial mangrove species, stabilizes shorelines, prevents erosion, and supports biodiversity in coastal ecosystems.

Avicennia officinalis

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Bruguiera sexangula, a key mangrove species, stabilizes shorelines, prevents erosion, and supports biodiversity in coastal ecosystems.

Bruguiera cylindrica- Mal-Kadol (Flowering Mangroves)

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Bruguiera gymnorhiza, a vital mangrove species, prevents coastal erosion, stabilizes shorelines, and supports marine biodiversity in tropical ecosystems.

Bruguiera gymnorhiza (large-leafed orange mangrove)

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Bruguiera sexangula, a crucial mangrove species, helps prevent coastal erosion, stabilizes shorelines, and supports biodiversity in tropical ecosystems.

Bruguiera sexangula- “Mal-Kadol” (Flowering Mangroves)

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Ceriops decandra, a vital mangrove species, helps prevent coastal erosion, stabilizes shorelines, and supports biodiversity in tropical ecosystems.

Ceriops decandra

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Ceriops tagal, a vital mangrove species, prevents coastal erosion, stabilizes shorelines, and supports marine biodiversity in tropical ecosystems.

Ceriops tagal (“Punkanda” or “Heen kadol”)

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Excoecaria agallocha, a vital mangrove species, protects coastlines, prevents erosion, and supports biodiversity in tropical coastal ecosystems.

Excoecaria agallocha (blind-your-eye mangrove)

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Excoecaria indica, a crucial mangrove species, helps prevent coastal erosion, supports biodiversity, and thrives in tropical wetland ecosystems.

Excoecaria indica (Indian copperleaf or Excoecaria)

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Heritiera littoralis, a resilient mangrove species, helps prevent coastal erosion, supports biodiversity, and thrives in tropical coastal ecosystems.

Heritiera littoralis (looking-glass mangrove)

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Lumnitzera littorea, a vital mangrove species, supports coastal ecosystems, prevents erosion, and provides habitat for diverse marine life.

Lumnitzera littorea – Black mangrove (Ratha-Milla)

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Lumnitzera racemosa, a crucial mangrove species, prevents coastal erosion, supports marine biodiversity, and thrives in saline coastal environments.

Lumnitzera racemosa (white-flowered or gray mangrove)

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Nypa fruticans, a unique mangrove palm, helps prevent coastal erosion, supports marine biodiversity, and thrives in tropical estuarine environments.

Nypa fruticans (mangrove palm)

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Pemphis acidula, a resilient mangrove species, protects coastlines, prevents erosion, and supports marine biodiversity in tropical coastal ecosystems.

Pemphis acidula (grey mangrove or smooth-barked mangrove)

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Rhizophora annamalayana, an essential mangrove species, aids in coastal protection, erosion control, and supports diverse marine life in tropical ecosystems.

Rhizophora annamalayana

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Rhizophora apiculata, a crucial mangrove species, helps prevent coastal erosion, supports marine biodiversity, and stabilizes tropical ecosystems.

Rhizophora apiculata (bakau minyak or tip mangrove)

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Rhizophora mucronata, a vital mangrove species, plays a significant role in coastal protection, erosion control, and supporting marine biodiversity.

Rhizophora mucronata (red mangrove or Asiatic mangrove)

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Scyphiphora hydrophyllacea, a unique mangrove species, thrives in coastal regions and plays a key role in coastal protection and ecosystem health.

Scyphiphora hydrophyllacea

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Sonneratia alba, a crucial mangrove species, plays a key role in coastal protection and ecosystem balance, thriving in tropical intertidal zones.

Sonneratia alba

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Sonneratia caseolaris, a crucial mangrove species, protects coastlines, prevents erosion, and provides habitat for diverse marine life.

Sonneratia caseolaris- Mangrove Apple or Kirala

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SL Foresters working on mangrove conservation efforts.

Sri Lanka Foresters Orders

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Xylocarpus granatum, an important mangrove species, stabilizes coastlines, prevents erosion, and provides habitat for marine biodiversity.

Xylocarpus granatum – Mutti-Kadol

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Mangrove Tree 3D Model

Common Red Mangrove by DC Computer Graphics on Sketchfab

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