Castor Oil Plant – Aamanaka
Castor Oil Plant (Ricinus communis) in Maldives: A Biodiversity InsightIn the beautiful Maldives, you’ll come across the Castor Oil Plant, locally called Aamanaka. It’s a
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Butterfly Tree – Javvahiru gas
Introduction: In the lively city of Hulhumale, a part of the Maldives capital, there’s a tree known as Javvahiru, or the Butterfly Tree. You can
Acca leontopetaloides – Hihthala
Introduction: In the beautiful islands of the Maldives, there’s a special plant known as Hihthala (Tacca leontopetaloides). It’s not just a pretty flower; it’s a
Small-leaved Orange Mangrove – Kandoo
In Noonu Lhohi and throughout the Maldives, the Kandoo tree is a familiar sight. From my childhood, I remember large Kandoo trees being cut down
Ash-Coloured Fleabane – Fenkumburuvaani
In the Maldives, we have a common weed known as Fenkumburuvaani and Kambulic in Dhivehi. Its scientific name is Vernonia cinerea, belonging to the Asteraceae/Compositae
Ipomoea Quamoclit -Thari Maa ތަރިމާ
Thari Maa (Sathaavareemaa): A Celestial Symphony in Noonu Atoll Lhohi’s BiodiversityIntroduction:In the tropical embrace of Noonu Atoll Lhohi in the Maldives, a captivating bloom graces
Lime Berry – Kudhilunboa ކުދި ލުނބޯ
Lime Berry, known locally as Kudhilunboa, stands as a symbol of the region’s natural diversity. Many childhood memories revolve around the joy of picking limeberries
Bullet Wood – Moonima މޫނިމާ
In the tropical canvas of the Maldives, Moonima stands as a botanical gem, gracing gardens with its beauty and aromatic offerings. While not a common
Heliotropium arboreum – Boashi
Botanical Description: The Tree Heliotrope, a common sight in the Maldives, is a small to medium-sized tree reaching a height of 3.6 m (12 ft)
Alocasia macrorrhizos – Ala އަލަ
In the beautiful Noonu Atoll, specifically in Lhohi, we know this amazing tree as “Kahaa Ala” or just “Ala.” However, in the book COMMON PLANTS
