
Native Flowers
Sri Lanka is home to a diverse range of native flowers, many of which are integral to the country’s culture and biodiversity. Prominent examples include the vibrant blue water lily, the national flower of Sri Lanka, and the striking lotus. These native species not only add beauty to the landscape but also play vital ecological roles in local ecosystems.
Wada Mal
- Leaves- Ovate, Dark green, Acuminate apex, margins coarsely serrate.
- Trunk- Bark, smooth, grey.
- Flowers- Red to white, large, solitary, conspicuous, funnel-shaped.
Family Name | Malvaceae |
Scientific Name | Hibiscus sinensis L. |
Common Names | Shoeflower(E),Wada Mal(S) |
Edible part | Flower |
Recipe | Flower petals put in to hot water and add sugar and lime juice to make a drink, Sambal without coconut |
Medicinal values and other importance | Purify blood, good for skin diseases, to detoxify venom of wasps, apply on hair to gain dark black hair, add to water when bathing babies |
Size of Tree | Small (<5m) |
Average Height | 2.5-5m |
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Nil Manel
Blue Water Lily -
Nelum
Sacred Lotus -
Kadupul
Queen of the night -
Babandesiya
Barberton daisy -
Sapaththu Mal
Hibiscus Flower -
Anthurium
Anthurium -
Kapuru Mal
Chrysanthemums -
Baloliya
Wild Lantana -
Kaha Mal
Allamanda -
Rathmal
Jungle Geranium -
Wathusudda
Pinwheel flower
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