Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
lanceolata
ID:
775570

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ridl.) Payens

Source:
iplants

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Blumea 15: 250 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000774903

Common Names

  • Barringtonia Lanceolata
  • Lanceolate Barringtonia
  • Lance-Leaved Barringtonia

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Description

Barringtonia lanceolata (also called Lanceolate Barringtonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lecythidaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical forests. It is a large, evergreen tree, with long, lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers. The flowers are borne in racemes.

Uses & Benefits

Barringtonia lanceolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Barringtonia lanceolata is a small, white flower with four petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, thin, green plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Barringtonia lanceolata 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 lanceolata

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

Barringtonia lanceolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Barringtonia lanceolata?

Barringtonia lanceolata

What is the common name of Barringtonia lanceolata?

Lanceolata Barringtonia

What is the natural habitat of Barringtonia lanceolata?

Tropical rainforests

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-313474: Based on the initial data import
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
Joannes Petrus Dominicus Wilhelmus (Leyden) Payens (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Payens' in the authors string.