Common name in Sri Lanka is Mahakadol tree
Rhizophora apiculata
| Common Name(s) | Maha kadol |
| Botanical Name | Rhizophora apiculata |
| Origin of species | Native |
| Family | Rhizophoraceae |
| AF notation / physiognomy | V5 |
| Plant reference # on ER Plant DATABASE | 571 |
| Photosynthetic Biomass | |
| -Weight per leaf | -3.7g |
| -Leaf cycle | -Perennial |
| -Length | -6-19 cm |
| -Width | -3-10 cm |
| -Texture | – |
| Conservation Status | Least concern |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Crown type | Shrubby |
| Propagation method | Seed |
| Root type | Prop root, aerial, tap root |
| Preferred Soils | Sandy and saline soil |
| Impact on Soil | Modification of pH |
| Salinity tolerance | Yes |
| Human uses | |
| Economic Importance | Medicine, firewood |
| Distribution | In lagoons |
| Light preferences | Full sun |
| Flowering time | |
| Flower Color | Ivory cream |
| Fruit type | Fleshy fruit |