| Common Classification |
| Common Names | Sea Holly, Holy Mangrove |
| Name in Sinhalese | Kati Ikili |
| Categories | Herbs, Shrubs. |
| Scientific Classification |
| Family | Acanthaceae |
| Genus | Acanthus |
| Species | A.ilicifolius |
| Scientific Name | Acanthus ilicifolius, Dilivaria ilicifolia |
| Status |
| Culinary / Edible | No | | |
| Use as Medicament | Yes | Mid | All plant |
| Poisoned / Toxin | No | |
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| Description | Holy Mangrove is a Small medicinal plant growing as a shrub along tanks and marsh lands in Sri Lanka. It is native to Sri Lanka and India. |
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| Flowers of Holy Mangrove / Katu Ikil / Acanthus ilicifolius |
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