Trees and shrubs of the Maldives

RAP Publication No. 2007/12

TREES AND SHRUBS OF THE MALDIVES

V.Selvam


Ministry of Fisheries, Agriculture
and Marine Resources

Maldives

FAO Regional Office for
Asia and the Pacific

Bangkok, Thailand


The designations employed and the presentation of the material in this publication do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries.

The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the author alone and do not imply any opinion whatsoever on the part of FAO.

First edition: 2007
ISBN: 978-974-7946-94-9
© FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific
Printed by Thammada Press Co.,Ltd., Bangkok

For copies of the book, write to:
Patrick B. Durst
Senior Forestry Officer
FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific
39, Phra Atit Road
Bangkok 10200
Thailand
Tel: (66-2) 697 4000
Fax: (66-2) 697 4445
Email: [email protected]

CONTENTS

Foreword

Acknowledgement

Introduction

The Maldives

How to use this book

How this book is organized

Technical terms relevant for identification of trees and shrubs

Broadleaved trees and shrubs

Mangrove trees and shrubs

Palm trees

Pandanus trees and shrubs

Narrow leaved tree - Casuarina

References, further readings and important websites

Index of scientific and common names

Index of Dhivehi names