15 species, three languages, one record each
Know what you are planting before it goes in the ground — its names in Sinhala, Tamil and English, a short profile, and how often it needs care.
Areca Palm
පුවක් ගස/பாக்கு மரம்
The Areca Palm is a tall, slender, evergreen palm that grows well in warm and humid regions.
Banana
කෙසෙල්/வாழை
Banana is a large-leaved plant that grows well in warm and humid climatic conditions.
Cinnamon Tree
කුරුඳු/கறுவா மரம்
The Cinnamon Tree is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree native to Sri Lanka.
Golden Shower Tree
ඇහැළ ගස/அஹேள மரம்
The Golden Shower Tree is a medium-sized deciduous tree that grows well in the warm regions of Sri Lanka.
Indian Gooseberry (Nelli)
නෙල්ලි/நெல்லி மரம்
A nutrient powerhouse revered in Sri Lankan tradition for antioxidant berries and holistic health.
Ipil Ipil
ඉපිල් ඉපිල්/இப்பில் இப்பில்
Ipil Ipil is a fast-growing, medium-sized tree or shrub with finely divided, feathery leaves and small, round, white to cream-colored flower clusters.
Jackfruit
කොස්/பலா
A fast-growing tropical tree known for producing the largest tree-borne fruit in the world. It provides dense shade, valuable timber, and is historically known as the "Rice Tree" (Bath Gasa) in Sri Lanka due to its importance as a staple food source.
Jambu Tree (Rose Apple)
ජම්බු/ஜம்பு மரம்
The Jambu Tree, known in English as the Rose Apple Tree, is scientifically named Syzygium jambos and belongs to the Myrtaceae family.