Barringtonia waasii
Barringtonia waasii
- Native to:
- Sri Lanka
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Lecythidaceae
- Genus:
- Barringtonia
- Species:
- Barringtonia waasii
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- 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, insects
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds should be planted fresh as viability drops rapidly. Seeds are recalcitrant and cannot be dried or stored long-term.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI