Status:
valid
Authors:
Lauterb.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 57: 350 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000774818
Common Names
- Barringtonia apiculata
- Apiculata Barringtonia
- Apiculata Barringtonia Tree
Description
Barringtonia apiculata (also called Apiculate Barringtonia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Southeast Asia. It is found in moist forests, often near streams, and can reach heights of up to 15 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Barringtonia apiculata is used as an ornamental plant, for its showy flowers and attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Barringtonia apiculata is white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Barringtonia apiculata is a tropical evergreen tree that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, though cuttings may also be used. The seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 25°C (77°F). The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, warm environment.
Where to Find Barringtonia apiculata
Barringtonia apiculata is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
Barringtonia apiculata FAQ
What is the common name of Barringtonia apiculata?
Pointed Barringtonia
What is the scientific name of Barringtonia apiculata?
Barringtonia apiculata
What is the natural habitat of Barringtonia apiculata?
Rainforest, wet sclerophyll forest and woodlands
Species in the Barringtonia genus
Barringtonia acutangula,
Barringtonia apiculata,
Barringtonia ashtonii,
Barringtonia asiatica,
Barringtonia angusta,
Barringtonia belagaensis,
Barringtonia calyptrata,
Barringtonia calyptrocalyx,
Barringtonia conoidea,
Barringtonia corneri,
Barringtonia curranii,
Barringtonia edulis,
Barringtonia filirachis,
Barringtonia fusiformis,
Barringtonia gigantostachya,
Barringtonia hallieri,
Barringtonia havilandii,
Barringtonia integrifolia,
Barringtonia josephstaalensis,
Barringtonia khaoluangensis,
Barringtonia lanceolata,
Barringtonia lauterbachii,
Barringtonia longifolia,
Barringtonia longipes,
Barringtonia longisepala,
Barringtonia macrocarpa,
Barringtonia macrostachya,
Barringtonia neocaledonica,
Barringtonia niedenzuana,
Barringtonia novae-hiberniae,
Barringtonia palawanensis,
Barringtonia papeh,
Barringtonia papuana,
Barringtonia pauciflora,
Barringtonia payensiana,
Barringtonia pendula,
Barringtonia procera,
Barringtonia pseudoglomerata,
Barringtonia pterita,
Barringtonia racemosa,
Barringtonia reticulata,
Barringtonia revoluta,
Barringtonia ridsdalei,
Barringtonia rimata,
Barringtonia samoensis,
Barringtonia sarawakensis,
Barringtonia sarcostachys,
Barringtonia schmidtii,
Barringtonia scortechinii,
Barringtonia seaturae,
Species in the Lecythidaceae family
Allantoma lineata,
Allantoma pauciramosa,
Allantoma uaupensis,
Allantoma kuhlmannii,
Allantoma pachyantha,
Allantoma pluriflora,
Allantoma decandra,
Allantoma integrifolia,
Asteranthos brasiliensis,
Barringtonia acutangula,
Barringtonia apiculata,
Barringtonia ashtonii,
Barringtonia asiatica,
Barringtonia angusta,
Barringtonia belagaensis,
Barringtonia calyptrata,
Barringtonia calyptrocalyx,
Barringtonia conoidea,
Barringtonia corneri,
Barringtonia curranii,
Barringtonia edulis,
Barringtonia filirachis,
Barringtonia fusiformis,
Barringtonia gigantostachya,
Barringtonia hallieri,
Barringtonia havilandii,
Barringtonia integrifolia,
Barringtonia josephstaalensis,
Barringtonia khaoluangensis,
Barringtonia lanceolata,
Barringtonia lauterbachii,
Barringtonia longifolia,
Barringtonia longipes,
Barringtonia longisepala,
Barringtonia macrocarpa,
Barringtonia macrostachya,
Barringtonia neocaledonica,
Barringtonia niedenzuana,
Barringtonia novae-hiberniae,
Barringtonia palawanensis,
Barringtonia papeh,
Barringtonia papuana,
Barringtonia pauciflora,
Barringtonia payensiana,
Barringtonia pendula,
Barringtonia procera,
Barringtonia pseudoglomerata,
Barringtonia pterita,
Barringtonia racemosa,
Barringtonia reticulata,