A native plant conservation area at a university embodies a living testament to the preservation of local biodiversity and environmental sustainability. These designated spaces serve as sanctuaries for indigenous plant species, carefully curated to mirror the natural flora of the region. By cultivating native plants, university contribute significantly to the preservation of local ecosystems, ensuring the survival of plant species uniquely adapted to the region’s climate and soil conditions. These conservation areas often serve as outdoor classrooms, providing students with hands-on learning experiences in ecology, botany, and environmental science. Moreover, these spaces play a pivotal role in fostering awareness among the campus community and visitors about the importance of native plant species, their ecological significance, and their role in supporting local wildlife. Native plant conservation areas not only enhance the campus aesthetics but also serve as crucial hubs for research, education, and the promotion of sustainable landscaping practices, making them invaluable assets in the pursuit of ecological preservation and environmental education.
Planted species,
- Ficus benghalensis (Banyan tree/ Maha Nuga)
- Mimusops elengi L. (Munamal)
- Phyllanthus acidus (Gooseberry/ Rata Nelli)
- Terminalia catappa (Sea Almond/ Kottamba)
- Tamarindus indica L. (Tamarind/ Siyambala)
- Dillenia retusa (Goda-para)
- Filicium decipiens (Fern Tree/ Pihimbiya)
- Mangifera indica (Mango/ Amba)
- Cassia fistula (Golden Shower/Ehela)
- Syzygium cumin (Black Plum/Madan)
- Dalbergia mooniana (Nedun)
- Dillenia retusa (Godapara)
- Terminalia arjuna (Arjun Tree/ Kumbuk)
- Schleichera oleosa (Ceylon Oak/ Kon)
- Ficus racemosa (Cluster Fig/ Attikka)
- Dipterocarpus zeylanicus (Hora)
- Madhuca longifolia (Mousey Mi/ Mee)
- Calamus monoecus (Cane/ Wewel)
- Cocos nucifera (Coconut/ Pol)
- Barringtonia asiatica (Diya-midella)
- Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit/ Kos)
- Cedrela mahagoni (Mahogany)
- Cassia spectabilis (Cassia/ Kahakona)a
- Areca catechu (Areca Nut/ Puwak)
- Calophyllum nagassarium (Ceylon Ironwood/ Na)
- Areca catechu
- Barringtonia asiatica
- Cassia auriculata
- Delonix regia
- Erythrina fusca
- Ficus bengamina
- Gliricidia sepium
- Ixora coccinea
- Jacarandu Cuspidifolia
- Limonia acidissima
- Muntingia calabura
- Mesua ferra
- Musa x paradisica
- Neolitsea cassia
- Plumeria
- Psidium guajava
- Pandanus odoratissimus
- Roystonia regia
- Santalum album
- Senna spectabilis
- Terminalia arjuna
- Ziziphum mucronat