Fihalhohi Tropical Plants (2024)

FAQs

What is the national tree of the Maldives? ›

Identifying the potential of Maafahi as an agricultural land when compared to the other islands of Maldives, we grow the freshest, high-quality fruits such as the famous Maafahi papaya, dragon fruit, passion fruit, watermelon and coconut.

Kashikeyo, known as screwpine in English, is commonly seen in almost every island in the Maldives with its abundance perhaps second only to coconut trees. They are characterized by the presence of aerial prop roots and by the long narrow leaves which are spirally arranged in clusters.

The national flower of the Maldives is the pink polyantha rose (Rosa polyantha), called fiyaathoshi finifenmaa.

Among the iconic trees found here are the majestic Sea hibiscus, known for its vibrant blooms, the resilient Red frangipani, known for providing shade and shelter in coastal areas, and the enchanting Banyan tree, cherished for its medicinal properties.

The agricultural sector of Maldives is based primarily on coconuts and other tree crops with only some 4 000 hectares under other agriculture crops.

Since Maldives is mostly sea, fish is the main staple food. Coconut is another major part of Maldivian food used in different forms like milk, oil or grated on top of dishes. The traditional Maldivian cuisine is known as the Dhivehi Cuisine that provides a smorgasbord of flavours.

Worldwide gross domestic product in 2022 was at about 12,647 USD per capita. GDP on the Maldives, on the other hand, reached USD 11,781 per capita, or 6.17 billion USD for the whole country. The Maldives is currently at number 162 among the international economies and is therefore one of the less significant.

Flora of The Maldives

You can find typical tropical plants such as coconut, mango, papaya, banyan trees and plantains. You can also find shrubs and various flower plants such as lilies.

Pink Rose (Rosa polyantha)

Locally called Finifenmaa, this was named the National Flower way back in 1985 and is revered among the locals. It is used in ceremonies as well. You can spot it growing in exotic gardens, or even in well-tended plots.

What is the national fruit of the Maldives? ›

It's passion fruit, not coconut!!

White breasted waterhen, Amaurornis phoenicurus, national bird of Maldives.

The National Tree of the Republic of Maldives is the "Dhivehi Ruh" (Coconut Palm). All the islands throughout the Republic support a dense growth of the palm.

The Emblem of the Maldives

It features a golden crescent and five-pointed star in front of a palm tree and two national flags. There is also a banner stating “STATE AOF THE MAHAL DIBIYAT”. The crescent and star symbolises Islam, coconut palm is the lively hood and tradition.

The Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) is the Official “National animal of Maldives” respectively. The White-Breasted Waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus) is the Official “National bird of Maldives” respectively. The Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) is the Official “National animal of Maldives” respectively.

Coconut, or 'Kurunbaa' is the national fruit of the Maldives. Widely available in every island, the juice of young, green coconuts, also referred to as coconut water, holds a variety of benefits.