of propagules in early growth (YE et al., 2005)
Out of the seven species tested in this study, S. caseolaris showed the lowest salinity
tolerance, with all the seedlings under medium saline conditions dying within the first two
weeks. Natural stands of S. caseolaris in Sri Lanka are mainly restricted to river estuaries
in the wet zone of the country (JAYATISSA et al., 2002; JAYATISSA et al., 2006). Hence its distribution
is congruent with its status as a low saline species (although adult trees may show
higher tolerance than seedlings and can be found in higher salinity areas; BHOSALE, 1994).