Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
sarcostachys
ID:
775651

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Miq.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind. 1: 490 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000774984

Common Names

  • Barringtonia Sarcostachys
  • Fleshy-Spiked Barringtonia
  • Sarcostachys Barringtonia

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Description

Barringtonia sarcostachys (also called False-winged 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 sarcostachys is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers, and as a windbreak or hedge.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Barringtonia sarcostachys for. dolichophylla (Merr.) Payens
Barringtonia sarcostachys sub. dolichophylla (Merr.) Prance
Barringtonia sarcostachys sub. sarcostachys

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Barringtonia sarcostachys is a white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Barringtonia sarcostachys 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 sarcostachys

Barringtonia sarcostachys is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in mangrove swamps and estuaries.

Barringtonia sarcostachys FAQ

What is the common name of Barringtonia sarcostachys?

Fish Poison Tree

What is the natural habitat of Barringtonia sarcostachys?

Tropical rainforests

What is the scientific classification of Barringtonia sarcostachys?

Kingdom: Plantae, Order: Myrtales, Family: Lecythidaceae, Genus: Barringtonia

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-313547: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.