Status:
valid
Authors:
Chantar.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 50: 700 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000774972
Common Names
- Barringtonia Ridsdalei
- Ridsdale's Barringtonia
- Ridsdalei Barringtonia
Description
Barringtonia ridsdalei (also called Ridsdale's Barringtonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lecythidaceae family. It is native to New Guinea and is found in mangrove swamps and other coastal habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Barringtonia ridsdalei is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Barringtonia ridsdalei has white, fragrant flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Barringtonia ridsdalei 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 ridsdalei
Allium parvulum is native to the Mediterranean.
Barringtonia ridsdalei FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Barringtonia ridsdalei?
Barringtonia ridsdalei is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
What is the size of Barringtonia ridsdalei?
Barringtonia ridsdalei can reach a height of up to 30 feet.
What are the flowers of Barringtonia ridsdalei like?
The flowers of Barringtonia ridsdalei 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,