Barringtonia racemosa
Barringtonia racemosa
- Native to:
- Andaman Is., Australia, Bangladesh, Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Cambodia, Caroline Is., Christmas I., Comoros, Fiji, Guam, Hainan, India, Jawa, Kenya, Laos, Madagascar, Malaya, Maluku, Marianas, Mozambique, Mozambique Channel Is., Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Nicobar Is., Palau, Philippines, Santa Cruz Is., Seychelles, Solomon Is., South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Vanuatu, Vietnam
Michael Hermann www.CropsfortheFuture.org (www.CropsfortheFuture.org)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Lecythidaceae
- Genus:
- Barringtonia
- Species:
- Barringtonia racemosa
- USDA Symbol:
- BARA5
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 2500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- white, pink, red
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bats, birds, fish
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, waterlogged, alluvial soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- commonly found in mangrove swamps and riverbanks
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–45 days
- Notes:
- Seeds lose viability rapidly and should be planted fresh. Require consistently moist conditions and warm temperatures for germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI