BOTANICAL RECORD #0066
මෝල්පෙන්ද (මොටමුණ්ඩ)
Indian Mangrove, Grey Mangrove
Division
Landscape Aesthetic
Classification
Native to Sri Lanka and Indo-Pacific coastal regions. Not endemic
Durability Rating
Medium – Class 3
Preservation
Ecologically sensitive species
Architectural Application
Critical for coastal protection and erosion control
Used in mangrove restoration and shoreline stabilization projects
Supports flood mitigation and wave energy reduction
Not suitable for conventional construction, but essential in eco-engineering for coastal resilience