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 🌿 Latest News – Endemic Plants in Sri Lanka

🟢 1. Blooming of Nelu Flowers

A rare mass blooming of Strobilanthes species (commonly known as "Nelu") has been reported in the central highlands. Around 30 of the 35 recorded species are endemic to Sri Lanka, creating a breathtaking sight once in many years

http://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/23/after-a-hiatus-an-endemic-plant-bursts-into-life-in-sri-lankas-central-hills/?utm

🟢 2. Removal of Crudia zeylanica Tree

A controversy arose after the removal of a highly endangered Crudia zeylanica tree for a highway project in Daraluwa. Officials claimed 200 replacement trees will be planted as compensation.

              

http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=91883&utm

🟢 3. New Project to Protect Biodiversity in Agriculture

With Global Environment Facility (GEF) funding, a new project aims to conserve biodiversity in Sri Lanka’s wet zone farmlands and promote sustainable land use.

https://www.undp.org/srilanka/press-releases/launch-new-gef-funded-project-conserve-biodiversity-and-enhance-sustainable-land-management-practices-plantation-sector-sri?

🟢 4. Medicinal Value of Osbeckia octandra

Research shows that Osbeckia octandra (Heen Bovitiya), an endemic plant, has significant medicinal benefits, especially for treating anemia in traditional medicine

https://www.lw.lk/9-16589/health/Edible-Herbal-Plants-of-Sri-Lanka-with-Medicinal-Properties-Heen-bowitiya-Osbeckia-octandra-L-DC-A-gifted-endemic?