Barringtonia samoensis
Barringtonia samoensis
- Native to:
- American Samoa, Caroline Is., Federated States of Micronesia, Maluku, Marianas, New Guinea, Northern Mariana Islands, Samoa, Sulawesi
R. O. Gardner,Angela K. Kepler,U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,Bentham-Moxon Trust. Curtis, William, Curtis's botanical magazine dedications, 1827-1927 : portraits and biographical notes. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust.,Francis, John K,,United States. Army. Corps of Engineers; Wetlands Regulatory Assistance Program (U.S.),Cole, Thomas G,United States. Army. Corps of Engineers. Honolulu District
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Lecythidaceae
- Genus:
- Barringtonia
- Species:
- Barringtonia samoensis
- USDA Symbol:
- BASA9
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun,Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- white, pink
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, bats
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- commonly found in coastal and riverine areas