Native and naturalised vegetation, timber species and medicinal plants.
| Name | Dhivehi | Scientific | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
Kashikafa | Cissus quadrangularis L. | Grown in homesteads and agricultural areas A well known bone setter. The plant i… | |
Assidhakattala | Dioscorea bulbifera L. | Occasional in natural habitats The plant is high in diosgenin, a steroid sapogen… | |
Funa of | Calophyllum inophyllum L. | Common in most of the islands A multipurpose tree. The wood which is hard and st… | |
Kalhuthumeyvaa | Annona glabra L. | Common in most of the islands, gregarious growth is not observed. The fruits are… | |
Rai vina, Kan vina | Alternanthera philoxeroides | Fairly common in water logged areas and lakes (Mart.) Grisb. NARAHDISAS NARAHDIS… | |
Vihafilaa | Alysicarpus vaginalis (L.) DC. | Occasional in open areas The plant is mainly grown as a forage or cover crop. In… | |
Maathakkara | Alysicarpus monilifer (L.) DC. | Fairly common in open areas of some northern islands As fodder. DC. NARAHDISAS .… | |
Ofiealy gas | Pterocarpus indicus Willd. | Common. Planted as an avenue tree. The wood is hard and durable and used for con… | |
Hikan dhu | Sambucus canadensis L. | Grown as an ornamental plant. EUQEEFAR .M/OAF Leaves and inner bark are used as … | |
Maakaasinjee | Apluda mutica L. | Common in open areas 2 The whole plant is used to cure gonorrhea and as a diuret… | |
Fen-foah | Areca catechu L. | Planted in some of the inhabited islands Seed kernel (either raw or cured) is wi… | |
Mariyan hui | Pilea microphylla (L.) Liebm. | Common in the moist and shady locations, epiphytic on walls The plant has antiba… | |
Fenkumburuvaani, Kambulic | Cyanthillium cinereum (L.) H. | Common in open areas The plant is used to treat intermittent fever, filariasis, … | |
Raarohi, Raaruhi | Colubrina asiatica (L.) Brongn. | Fairly common in most islands The leaves are alterative and cooling and a decoct… | |
Bileiy kattala | Dioscorea alata L. | Cultivated in homesteads Apart from its food value, the tubers are used as a rem… | |
Kiruthona | Euphorbia hirta L. | Very common in open areas The plant decoction is used for the treatment of asthm… | |
Huiy jahaamuguri | Persea americana Mill. | Cultivated in homesteads Widely cultivated for its nutritious fruit. The fruit p… | |
Banbulhabos | Citrus maxima (Burm.) Osbeck | Cultivated in homesteads Fruits are rich in Vitamin C and eaten fresh. The juice… | |
Veppilaa | Bacopa monnieri (L.) Wettst. | Occasional in marshy areas. The plant is used in traditional medicine to treat e… | |
Nika, Kirigas | Ficus benghalensis L. | Very common in most of the islands The tree is sacred to Hindus and Buddhists an… | |
— | Ocimum tenuiflorum L. | In homesteads Aromatic plant grown for religious and medicinal purposes and for … | |
Feerumuranga | Sesbania grandiflora (L.) Pers. | In homesteads Leaves, flowers and fruits are all used as vegetable. The plant is… | |
Hiththala | Tacca leontopetaloides (L.) | Common in open areas, especially in sandy soil The tuber is an important food so… | |
Laami, Laamiaa | Ficus amplissima Sm. | Common in most of the islands The wood has moderate strength and durability. The… | |
Halaveli | Suriana maritima L. | Very common in coastal habitats The plant is used as a hedge or border plant in … | |
Kulhafila | Launaea sarmentosa (Willd.) | Very common along the seashore and nearby areas of most islands A dietary plant … | |
Andaapool | Ipomoea violacea L. | Occasional in natural habitats The root is used as a diuretic, laxative, expecto… | |
Magoo, Geraa | Scaevola taccada (Gaertn.) | Very common among coastal vegetation Roxb. The shrub is often planted to prevent… | |
Merihi | Wollastonia biflora (L.) DC. | Forms dense thickets in open coastal vegetation Pounded leaves are used as a pou… | |
Fithuroanu | Casuarina equisetifolia L. | Common in most of the inhabited islands The wood is used for boat building, fenc… | |
Jan buroalu | Syzygium aqueum (Burm. f.) | Cultivated in homesteads rst Fruits are edible. In traditional medicine, the fru… | |
Faiy kudhi nika | Ficus benjamina L. | Widely planted An ornamental plant suitable for diverse climatic conditions. Roo… | |
Muranga gas | Moringa oleifera Lam. | Very common in home gardens. Fruits and leaves are nutritious. The leaves are ri… | |
Naaringu | Citrus aurantium L. | Cultivated in homesteads Fruits are edible and is used widely 2 to make marmalad… | |
Dharu gas | Swietenia macrophylla King | Planted in some of the islands The quality wood has a wide variety of uses. The … | |
Bilamagu, Bilimagu | Averrhoa bilimbi L. | Common in homesteads The fruit is used for making pickles and fish curry. It is … | |
Vaffofalhi | Acalypha fruticosa Forssk. | Fairly common in open areas Leaf decoction is used for the treatment of swelling… | |
Jeymu an | Muntingia calabura L. | Very common as an avenue tree. Also, naturalised in many islands Wood is fine-gr… | |
Handifangivah | Asplenium phyllitidis D. Don | Rare. Found only in a few uninhabited islands in the north and south The plant i… | |
Lunboa | Citrus aurantifolia (Christm.) | Cultivated in homesteads The edible fruit, which has a sour and acidic flavour, … | |
Kudhihithi, Vihafilaa, Valu muranga | Indigofera tinctoria L. | Occasional in open areas and homesteads The plant was the main source of the ind… | |
Burevi | Lumnitzera racemosa Willd. | Restricted to some islands; patchy growth in specific micro-habitats. Stem exuda… | |
Dhanbu gas | Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels | Common in homesteads in most of the islands A multipurpose tree suitable for ave… | |
Thela | Excoecaria agallocha L. | Rare. Occurs in some of the northern islands. Used as a fish poison and as an ad… | |
Karanfui | Ammannia baccifera L. | Fairly common in marshy areas Leaves or the ashes of the plant mixed with oil is… | |
Kulhandhilimaa | Thunbergia grandiflora | Grown as an ornamental plant in home gardens ex Rottl.) Roxb. NARAHDISAS .N/OAF … | |
Raiykandholhu | Tradescantia spathacea Sw. | Grown as ornamental plant in gardens The decoction of the flowers and leaves is … | |
Kashi kaburan | Caesalpinia bonduc (L.) Roxb. | Occasional in some of the islands Seed and the root-bark are used to treat inter… | |
Kattala | Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. | Cultivated in homesteads An important tuber crop. The tuberous roots are sweet, … | |
Boaganvilla | Bougainvillea spectabilis | Common in homesteads as an ornamental plant Willd. NARAHDISAS .N/OAF Apart from … | |
Ruvaa | Calotropis gigantea (L.) | Common in open areas The root bark is a substitute for ‘ipecacuanha’ a drug cont… | |
Kudhimugu It | Stylosanthes guianensis (Aubl. | Common in open areas, especially in inhabited islands The plant is used as a lon… | |
Beys fathangu | Caesalpinia sappan L. | Occasional in homesteads The heart wood yields a quality dye and decoction of th… | |
Ban bukeyo | Artocarpus altilis (Parkinson | Very common in homesteads Breadfruit is a staple component in the Maldivian diet… | |
Maa dhiggaa | Sida rhombifolia L. | Occasional in open areas The stem composed of high quality fibre is used as cord… | |
Vihagiguni | Crotalaria juncea L. | Common in open areas The plant is used as a fibre crop, green manure and cover c… | |
Moonimaa | Mimusops elengi L. | Widely planted as an avenue tree The flowers are sweet-scented and m used to mak… | |
Nanreethimaa | Clitoria ternatea L. | Grown as an ornamental plant Its flowers contain the natural antioxidant blue pr… | |
Karankaa | Hedychium coronarium J. | Grown as an ornamental plant to The plant is mainly grown for ornamental purpose… | |
Javvahiru | Bauhinia purpurea L. | Occasional in home gardens A beautiful evergreen ornamental tree. Plant parts ar… | |
Kunahui | Fimbristylis cymosa R. Br. | Occasional along the marshy areas Used as a ground cover in some countries. Also… | |
Ranauraa | Senna alata (L.) Roxb. | Grown as an ornamental plant to The leaves are used to treat ringworm infections… | |
Sathaavareemaa | Ipomoea quamoclit L. | In homesteads An ornamental plant. Pounded leaves are applied to bleeding piles … | |
Aamanaka | Ricinus communis L. | Common in disturbed forest areas and in homesteads Seeds are the source of casto… | |
Marugas | Xylocarpus rumphii (Kostel.) | Rare. Occurs in a few northern islands along the mangrove habitats The wood is h… | |
Dhebudhaaru | Polyalthia longifolia (Sonn.) | Planted as an avenue tree in some of the islands The plant possesses antimicrobi… | |
Dhunnika | Vitex negundo L. | In homesteads The leaves yield an essential oil which possesses insecticidal pro… | |
Maahiruhui | Euphorbia thymifolia L. | Occasional in marshy areas The fresh plant is considered as vulnerary and galact… | |
Sabudheli | Manilkara zapota (L.) P. | Cultivated in homesteads Cultivated for its edible and nutritious fruit. The woo… | |
Bahui | Cyperus malaccensis Lam. | Occasional along the sides of marshes and seacoast Culms used to make baskets, m… | |
Kudhimerihi | Sphagneticola calendulacea | Occasional along the marshy areas The leaves are considered useful against cough… | |
Kotharu kaa vina | Oldenlandia umbellata L. | Common in open land and farming areas Plant decoction is used to treat bronchial… | |
Madhoshi | Adenanthera pavonina L. | Fairly common in most of the inhabited Islands The wood is hard and is used for … | |
Vihalagondi, Vehathan | Gloriosa superba L. | Fairly common in both forests and open areas. or Has high ornamental value becau… | |
Champaapool A | Artabotrys hexapetalus (L. f.) | Grown as an ornamental plant The fragrant flowers are used to treat vomiting, it… | |
Thaalhafili | Ipomoea littoralis Blume | Occasional in open areas Leaves are used in treating pain after child birth and … | |
Maavina | Tridax procumbens (L.) L. | Common in open areas The plant is hepato-protective, anti- inflammatory, wound h… | |
Rubbudufilaa | Psilotum nudum (L.) P. Beauv. | In coconut groves The spores are used as a laxative. | |
Dhivehi ruh | Cocos nucifera L. | Very common in natural habitats as well as homesteads A multipurpose palm which … | |
Dhiguthiyara, Dhikathiri | Senna occidentalis (L.) Link | Fairly common in open areas The roots are a remedy for diabetes, inflammation, r… | |
Thelaviyo | Derris trifoliata Lour. | Fairly common in some northern islands in the mangrove habitats Leaves are used … | |
Gedha, Gandhaa fellaa | Portulaca oleracea L. | Common in open at areas Commonly eaten fresh or cooked or used in salads, soups,… | |
Mugu tholhi | Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp. | Grown in homesteads Pigeon pea is a popular food in tropical countries. It is us… | |
Thurravaas gas | Araucaria heterophylla | Planted in office premises and homesteads An excellent ornamental tree. Wood is … | |
— | Peltophorum pterocarpum | Widely planted as an avenue tree The wood is durable and suitable for furniture.… | |
— | Ardisia elliptica Thunb. | Currently of rare occurrence in some of the southern islands An ornamental plant… | |
Badikulhi | Russelia equisetiformis | In homesteads and gardens The plant has anti-microbial and antiinociceptive prop… | |
Kaani, Kauni | Cordia subcordata Lam. | A common tree in natural habitats The wood is soft, durable, easily worked and r… | |
Dhunburi | Ochrosia oppositifolia (Lam.) | A common tree in natural habitats The wood which is yellowish-white, is used for… | |
Ranguveyo, Kulavelau | Passiflora suberosa L. | A common climbing herb in coastal habitats The fruits are a source of food for b… | |
Kudhihui | Panicum repens L. | Common in open areas of marshy habitats Widely used as a forage species. Being t… | |
Maabbelhau | Abutilon indicum (L.) Sweet | Fairly common in open areas Infusion of leaves and roots are prescribed as a diu… | |
Huibinbi | Eleusine indica (L.) Gaertn. | Common in open areas The seeds, when cooked, are edible and sometimes used as a … | |
Hikandhi gas, Hikandhi faiy | Murraya koenigii (L.) Spreng. | Widely planted in home gardens Widely used for culinary and flavouring purposes.… | |
Dhandigandu of atha, Vilaathu athu | Annona reticulata L. | Common in most of the inhabited islands The fruits are edible. It is a good sour… | |
Binhama | Desmodium heterophyllum | Common in open moist areas Valued as a ground cover and fodder. Twigs and leaves… | |
Kalhukalhlha | Euphorbia tithymaloides L. | Common in homesteads An ornamental plant. The latex can cause skin irritation, i… | |
Vihagiguni | Crotalaria pallida Aiton | Fairly common in open areas The flowers are used as vegetable. The plant is used… | |
Boadhumburi | Cerbera odollam Gaertn. | Fairly common in some of the islands All parts of the plant, especially fruits, … | |
Thandhiraiymaa | Epiphyllum oxypetalum (DC.) | Grown in home gardens The plant is an expectorant and sedative. It is useful in … | |
Fathangumaa | Caesalpinia pulcherrima (L.) | In homesteads as an ornamental plant Apart from its high ornamental value, the p… | |
Maahui | Dactyloctenium aegyptium (L.) | Common in open areas A fodder grass. Seeds can be used as poultry feed and to ma… | |
Moahi | Caryota urens L. | Occasional in homesteads. The tender leaves are sweet and cooling, and useful in… | |
Beys goanbili | Phyllanthus emblica L. | Fairly common in homesteads Multipurpose tree - almost all parts are useful. Fru… | |
Fukkahui | Oldenlandia auricularia (L.) K. | Common in open areas The plant is useful in all sorts of bowel complaints includ… | |
Kalhu kandhili | Eclipta prostrata (L.) L. | Common in open areas and along the sides of marshy habitats The plant is a well-… | |
Burandha filaa | Boerhavia erecta L. | Common in open areas The plant is anti-inflammatory, diuretic, expectorant, anti… | |
Bodu gulchampaa | Plumeria pudica Jacq. | Planted as an ornamental The latex has anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive act… | |
Boa handhuvaree | Citharexylum spinosum L. | Common in homesteads as an ornamental plant to The wood, which is close-grained … | |
Midhilijan | Barringtonia racemosa (L.) | Occasional along the sides of marshy areas The leaves and bark are used to treat… | |
Kimbi, Kinbi | Barringtonia asiatica (L.) Kurz | Very common in most of the islands A typical shade tree grown as a windbreak and… | |
Narunaviyo is False rattan, Bush cane | Flagellaria indica L. | Fairly common in some northern islands in mangrove habitats The mature stem is u… | |
Ginimaa | Delonix regia (Hook.) Raf. | Grown as an avenue tree The wood is soft and employed for making agricultural im… | |
Vaththiyara | Senna tora (L.) Roxb. | Fairly common in open areas EUQEEFAR .M/OAF The tender shoots and leaves are goo… | |
Dhaagandu Kekuri | Passiflora foetida L. | Common in disturbed areas The fruits are edible, raw or cooked. The leaves are u… | |
Asarumma | Mirabilis jalapa L. | Grown as an ornamental plant The root of the plant is a mild purgative. Bruised … | |
Kudhimarifai | Cayratia trifolia (L.) Domin | Occasional in mangrove habitats in some northern islands The plant is considered… | |
Maakashikeyo | Pandanus odorifer (Forssk.) | Common in coastal habitats to A multi purpose plant. The leaves are widely used … | |
Hunigon difilaa | Phyla nodiflora (L.) Greene | Common along marshy areas An ornamental plant. The plant is useful as a remedy f… | |
Dhungethi | Clerodendrum inerme (L.) | Very common along the beach in almost all the islands Commonly used for hedges a… | |
Boafuredhdhe | Alocasia macrorrhizos (L.) G. | Occasional in homesteads The tubers are eaten as a source of 28 starch. The plan… | |
Bodu veliveyo a | Ipomoea pes-caprae (L.) R. Br. | Common in sandy sea shores Suitable as a ground cover in sunny, well-drained sit… | |
Maakula hangali, Mayefungi | Acrostichum aureum L. | Fairly common in a few northern islands- associated with mangroves Dried older l… | |
Bodaa vaki | Bruguiera sexangula (Lour.) | Very rare. Occurs in a few southern islands Developing embryos and the fruits ar… | |
— | Senna surattensis (Burm. f.) | Occasional in open areas Young leaves are cooked and eaten as vegetable. A decoc… | |
Jumhoorimeyvaa | Passiflora edulis Sims | Cultivated in homesteads Widely cultivated for its edible fruit. The fruit lower… | |
Baru | Avicennia marina (Forssk.) | Very rare. Only a few individual trees were observed Wood is hard and durable, s… | |
Ahi, Ehi | Morinda citrifolia L. | Very common in coastal habitats The green fruit, leaves and roots were tradition… | |
Meyyalunboa | Phyllanthus urinaria L. | Common along the sides of marshy areas An extract of the plant is taken internal… | |
Goanbili | Phyllanthus acidus (L.) Skeels | Common in homesteads Fruit is widely used for culinary purposes and to treat dig… | |
Anoanaa | Annona muricata L. | Occasional in Fruits are edible. It is a good source of carbohydrates, fibers, m… | |
Feyru | Psidium guajava L. | Cultivated in homesteads Edible fruits are rich in vitamins A and C. The roots a… | |
Enbureymaa, Hirikulha | Bidens pilosa L. | Very common in most of the islands, especially in open areas. The plant is antid… | |
Ginaveli, Dhakandhaa | Premna serratifolia L. | Common in natural forest areas The roots are astringent, anodyne, anti-inflammat… | |
Nithu | Hedyotis neesiana Arn. | Common in open areas No known uses | |
Heenaa | Lawsonia inermis L. | Widely planted in homesteads The plant is a well-known hair tonic, also widely u… | |
— | Hernandia nymphaeifolia (J. | Very common as a major tree associate in forest areas. (J. Presl) Kubitzki The s… | |
— | Pongamia pinnata (L.) Pierre | Planted as an avenue tree in some of the islands A multipurpose tree. The wood i… | |
Kudhi-ruuvaali | Dodonaea viscosa (L.) Jacq. | Occasional in some islands The wood is hard and durable. The powdered leaves are… | |
Veyo dhiggaa | Sida acuta Burm .f. | Common in human habited areas The plant can accumulate heavy metals × and may be… | |
Haalhala, haulhala is | Dendrolobium umbellatum | Fairly common in most of the islands The plant is a fodder and the timber is use… | |
Kulhlhahavaali | Cyclosorus interruptus (Willd.) | Very common in marshy areas The plant is a good choice for landscaping. Both fre… | |
Gobu gas, Midhili gas, Madhu gas | Terminalia catappa L. | Planted in homesteads and also naturalised The wood is soft. The kernel of the f… | |
Maskothan | Anisomeles indica (L.) Kuntze | Fairly common in open areas in some of the northern islands The plant is used fo… | |
Faiy kurehi, Berebedhi | Erythrina variegata L. | Planted in farming areas An ornamental tree with soft wood. in The tree is commo… | |
Fonimaa | Millingtonia hortensis L. f. | Planted as an avenue tree in some islands The wood is soft and the bark is used … | |
Anmalthassh | Cassia fistula L. | Common in most of the inhabited islands. A multipurpose tree. The roots, bark, f… | |
Arolhi gas | Terminalia arjuna (Roxb. ex | Planted as an avenue tree in some islands In traditional medicine, the bark is u… | |
Hithigas | Azadirachta indica A. Juss. | Common in most of the inhabited islands A multipurpose tree. Timber is very hard… | |
Rabarugas | Ficus elastica Roxb. ex | Planted in gardens and as an avenue tree The plant has high ornamental value. Th… | |
Boamassaagu | Basella alba L. | Grown in home gardens Young shoots are used as vegetable. The stem and leaves ar… | |
Eggamu murakka, Hundu kiruthona | Euphorbia tirucalli L. | Grown in homesteads The wood is used for rafters, toys and veneer. The plant is … | |
Hirundhu in | Thespesia populnea (L.) Sol. ex | A common tree in natural habitats The timber is hard, termite-resistant, has an … | |
Vihafilaa | Indigofera longiracemosa | Fairly common in Baill. open areas The roots are useful in promoting growth of h… | |
Sakkeyo | Artocarpus heterophyllus | Occasional, grown in homesteads Fruit flesh and seeds are used to prepare a vari… | |
Rakimaa | Stachytarpheta jamaicensis | Common in most of the islands A minor ornamental plant. The decoction of the pla… | |
Jambu gas | Syzygium samarangense | Cultivated in homesteads and gardens. Also planted as avenue tree. Fruits are ed… | |
Jangali zuvaari | Coix lacryma-jobi L. | Occasional along at the sides of marshy areas An ornamental plant cultivated for… | |
Kudhiraiy maa | Ixora coccinea L. | Common in homesteads as well as in natural habitats An ornamental plant. The pla… | |
Boa kaalhulun | Sauropus androgynus (L.) | Cultivated in homestaeds Leaves are used as a vegetable and a good source of Vit… | |
Mauu-laiki | Paspalum scrobiculatum L. | Common in open areas Livestock fodder. The leaves are antiseptic and their paste… | |
Hui | Cyperus dubius Rottb. | Occasional along the sides of marshy areas Used as a cattle fodder NARAHDISAS .N… | |
Bodu kandoo | Bruguiera gymnorrhiza (L.) | Fairly common in a few islands The wood is used for construction purposes, furni… | |
Dhoalhanbu, Jambhoshi | Citrus limon (L.) Burm. f. | Cultivated in homesteads Fruits are edible. They are high in citric acid and Vit… | |
Kirikulhlha | Emilia sonchifolia (L.) DC. ex | Common in open areas The plant is useful in treating infantile tympanitis, gastr… | |
Kudhilunboa | Triphasia trifolia (Burm.f.) P. | Common in natural habitat as an under shrub. As an ornamental and hedge plant. F… | |
Massaagu | Amaranthus caudatus L. | Common in open areas The leaves are a nutritious vegetable. Seed is eaten cooked… | |
Velanbuli, Umbulivella | Cassytha filiformis L. | Very common and dense in almost all the islands – highly invasive. The plant is … | |
Jambu | Syzygium jambos (L.) Alston | In homesteads Planted as an avenue tree and for its edible fruits. The wood is u… | |
Anbu, Aavi anbu, Koi anbu | Mangifera indica L. | Very commonly cultivated in homesteads A multipurpose tree widely planted for it… | |
Kashi helebeli | Pithecellobium dulce (Roxb.) | Cultivated in homesteads The wood is hard and is used for making boxes, crates a… | |
Kudhu beli | Dichrostachys cinerea (L.) | A recent introduction to some of the Islands An ornamental plant with attractive… | |
Boaonuhiri | Sporobolus virginicus (L.) | Common along the water logged areas of coastal region A decoction of the plant i… | |
Vinahui | Fimbristylis polytrichoides | Common in open areas and open canopy in forests No known use | |
Maa foavvalhihimeri | Canavalia cathartica Thouars | Occasional along seashores The immature fruits and seeds are used as famine food… | |
Bodu mirihi | Tithonia diversifolia (Hemsl.) | Planted in home gardens As an ornamental plant and as a fodder. Traditionally, t… | |
Kunhui | Pistia stratiotes L. | Common in lakes and water logged areas Widely cultivated as an aquatic ornamenta… | |
Thaalhafilimaa | Ipomoea obscura (L.) Ker | Occasional along the side of marshy areas or Grown as an ornamental and also as … | |
Boathashibageechaa | Schefflera actinophylla (Endl.) | Planted as an avenue tree No uses other than an ornamental tree Th reat: The tre… | |
Kaasinjee | Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) | Cultivated in agricultural farms It is grown for its essential oil and to flavou… | |
Kaneeru | Nerium oleander L. | Grown as an ornamental plant. All parts of the plant are highly 6 toxic to human… | |
Raampa, Rammpe faiy | Pandanus amaryllifolius | Fairly common in homesteads as well as in natural forests. The leaves are used t… | |
Falhoa, Veyo falho, Rangu falho, Ran falho | Carica papaya L. | Very common in homesteads A major fruit crop. The un-ripe fruits are acrid, bitt… | |
Kuredhi, Keredhi | Pemphis acidula J.R.Forst. & | Very common. & G.Forst. It is an important component of the coastal vegetation e… | |
Boavaththiyara | Senna sophera (L.) Roxb. | Occasional in open areas The leaf juice is given internally as an expectorant fo… | |
Malikuruvaa | Catharanthus roseus (L.) G. | In homesteads as ornamental plant. G. Don The whole plant contains alkaloids whi… | |
Kaalhu lunboa | Phyllanthus amarus | Common in wet, partially shaded areas An important hepato-protectant well known … | |
Burandha gondi, Boduraalhu, Burandha | Boerhavia diffusa L. | Very common in most of the islands The plant has several medicinal properties su… | |
Valu kafa | Spigelia anthelmia L. | Common in open areas This is an important species in homeopathic system of medic… | |
Thakafathi | Rhizophora apiculata Blume | Rare. Restricted to some of the islands The viviparous seeds are edible. The woo… | |
Maakandholhu | Crinum asiaticum L. | Occasional in natural habitats and in homesteads Leaves and roots are diaphoreti… | |
Hudhufuffilaa | Aerva lanata (L.) Juss. | Fairly common in open areas – naturalised. The plant is used to treat boils, cep… | |
Maa janbu | Syzygium malaccense (L) | Common in homesteads Fruits are edible. Pounded bark is m used as a remedy for m… | |
Annaaru | Punica granatum L. | Cultivated in homesteads for edible fruits The fruits are also useful as a remed… | |
Reen hui | Pouzolzia zeylanica (L.) Benn. | In open areas Tender leaves and young shoots are used as a vegetable. The juice … | |
Umbuvah | Flacourtia jangomas (Lour.) | Cultivated in homesteads Fruit is edible. The bark and leaves are useful as a re… | |
Thaafilimaa | Ipomoea marginata (Desr.) | Fairly common along the side of wetlands The plant is useful in burning sensatio… | |
Makhumaa | Celosia argentea L. | Common in open areas, especially in abandoned agricultural areas. An ornamental.… | |
Reethigas, Bodu gas | Albizia saman (Jacq.) Merr. | Common in inhabited islands – apparently naturalized. An excellent avenue tree, … | |
Kulha | Sonneratia caseolaris (L.) Engl. | Common in some of the northern islands The wood is heavy and used for boat build… |