Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
procera
ID:
775623

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miers) R.Knuth

Source:
iplants

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 219: 25 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000774956

Common Names

  • Barringtonia Procera
  • Tall Barringtonia
  • Procera Barringtonia

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Description

Barringtonia procera (also called Long-styled Barringtonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lecythidaceae family. It is native to tropical Asia, from India to the Philippines, and is found in mangrove swamps, beach forests, and other coastal habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Barringtonia procera 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 procera is a white, bell-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Barringtonia procera is a large shrub or small tree, growing up to 10m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils, and can tolerate some shade. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Germination is usually slow and erratic.

Where to Find Barringtonia procera

Allium papillare is native to the Mediterranean.

Barringtonia procera FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Barringtonia procera?

Barringtonia procera is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

What is the size of Barringtonia procera?

Barringtonia procera can reach a height of up to 30 feet.

What are the flowers of Barringtonia procera like?

The flowers of Barringtonia procera are white and fragrant, with five petals.

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-313521: Based on the initial data import
Reinhard Gustav Paul Knuth (1874-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Knuth' in the authors string.
John Miers (1789-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miers' in the authors string.