Status:
valid
Authors:
Gagnep.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 3: 384 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000774911
Common Names
- Barringtonia Longipes
- Long-Stalked Barringtonia
- Longipes Barringtonia
Description
Barringtonia longipes (also called Sea Poison Tree, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lecythidaceae family. It is native to tropical Asia and the western Pacific Ocean islands, and is found in mangrove forests, tidal flats, and other coastal habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Barringtonia longipes 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 longipes is a small, white flower with four petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, thin, green plant.
Cultivation and Propagation
Barringtonia longipes 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 longipes
Barringtonia longipes is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.
Barringtonia longipes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Barringtonia longipes?
Barringtonia longipes
What is the common name of Barringtonia longipes?
Longipes Barringtonia
What is the natural habitat of Barringtonia longipes?
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,