Common name: Fern…
2021-03-28
Name : Pihimbiya
Date: 2021-03-28
Common name: Fern tree Other common names: Japanese fern tree, Pihimbiya, Thika palm It is a commonly cultivated tree in tropical gardens and landscapes for its lush green, eye-catching foliage, compact size and for the shade it provides. It is a good candidate for a large privacy screen or windbreak, on account of its low-branching habit and dense growth
Sapodilla, tropical…
Name : Sapodilla
Sapodilla, tropical evergreen tree and its distinctive fruit. Sapodilla is native to southern Mexico, Central America, and parts of the Caribbean
Pomegranate is…
Name : Delum
Pomegranate is called delum in Sinhalese. It is one of the most popular as well as most healthy fruits that you will find in the paradise island of Sri Lanka.
The arjun tree…
Name : Kumbuk
The arjun tree which is known as kumbuk in Sinhalese is a native tree that is commonly used as timber.
The iron wood tree…
Name : Na
The iron wood tree which is locally known as na is the national tree of Sri Lanka.
The beli tree is…
Name : Beli
The beli tree is prized for its value in medicine. In India and in Pakistan people make other uses of this tree.
Sinhala Name –…
Name : Karanda
Sinhala Name – Karanda Scientific name – Pongamia pinnata Family – Fabaceae A native tree. Average height – up to 30 meters. Leaves – 3-10 cm long, 2-6 cm broad Fruits – long – 3-5 cm, broad – 2-4 cm Dimensions Plant: 30 – 60 cm Pot size: 15-22 cm
The Golden shower…
Name : Ahela
The Golden shower or “Ahala” in Sinhalese is a flowering plant of Cassia genus in Fabaceae family.
The Kohomba tree…
Name : Kohomba
The Kohomba tree has a medicinal value. The Tamils call it “Vempu.” The flowering season of the tree is between March and April.