Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
curranii
ID:
775525

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 1(Suppl.): 211 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000774858

Common Names

  • Barringtonia curranii
  • Curranii Barringtonia
  • Curranii Barringtonia Tree

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Description

Barringtonia curranii (also called Curran's 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 10 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Barringtonia curranii 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 curranii is white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Barringtonia curranii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun or partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Barringtonia curranii

Barringtonia curranii is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.

Barringtonia curranii FAQ

What is the common name of Barringtonia curranii?

Curran's Barringtonia

What is the scientific name of Barringtonia curranii?

Barringtonia curranii

What is the natural habitat of Barringtonia curranii?

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,

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