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Read MoreBruguiera cylindrica- Mal-Kadol (Flowering Mangroves)
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Read MoreBruguiera gymnorhiza (large-leafed orange mangrove)
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Read MoreBruguiera sexangula- “Mal-Kadol” (Flowering Mangroves)
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Read MoreCeriops tagal (“Punkanda” or “Heen kadol”)
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Read MoreExcoecaria agallocha (blind-your-eye mangrove)
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Read MoreExcoecaria indica (Indian copperleaf or Excoecaria)
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Read MoreHeritiera littoralis (looking-glass mangrove)
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Read MoreLumnitzera littorea – Black mangrove (Ratha-Milla)
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Read MoreLumnitzera racemosa (white-flowered or gray mangrove)
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Read MoreNypa fruticans (mangrove palm)
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Read MorePemphis acidula (grey mangrove or smooth-barked mangrove)
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Read MoreRhizophora annamalayana
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Read MoreRhizophora apiculata (bakau minyak or tip mangrove)
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Read MoreRhizophora mucronata (red mangrove or Asiatic mangrove)
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Read MoreScyphiphora hydrophyllacea
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Read MoreSonneratia caseolaris- Mangrove Apple or Kirala
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Read MoreXylocarpus granatum – Mutti-Kadol
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Read MoreFrequently Asked Questions
In Sri Lanka, 22 species of mangrove have been recorded, reflecting a diverse mangrove distribution across the coastal ecosystems of the country.
The listed mangrove species, including Aegiceras corniculatum, Avicennia marina, Bruguiera gymnorhiza, Bruguiera cylindrica, Ceriops decandra, Rhizophora mucronata, Rhizophora apiculata, Sonneratia alba, and others, stabilize shorelines, prevent erosion, and support marine biodiversity in tropical coastal ecosystems.
Each listing provides a brief description of the species’ ecological role, including how it helps prevent coastal erosion, stabilizes shorelines, and supports biodiversity in tropical ecosystems, along with a link for Read More
Readers can explore more posts such as specific species profiles and conservation-related articles within the same collection, including posts like the mangrove saplings planted and other species pages, to gain a broader understanding of mangrove biodiversity and conservation efforts
The Mangrove Tree 3D Model is a Sketchfab embed that presents a 3D visualization of the common red mangrove, allowing viewers to explore the tree model interactively within the article
