Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
sarawakensis
ID:
775650

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chantar.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 50: 700 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000774983

Common Names

  • Barringtonia Sarawakensis
  • Sarawak Barringtonia
  • Sarawakensis Barringtonia

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Description

Barringtonia sarawakensis (also called Sarawak Barringtonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lecythidaceae family. It is native to Sarawak and is found in mangrove swamps and other coastal habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Barringtonia sarawakensis 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

The flower of Barringtonia sarawakensis 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 sarawakensis 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 sarawakensis

Barringtonia sarawakensis is native to Sarawak, Malaysia and can be found in mangrove swamps and estuaries.

Barringtonia sarawakensis FAQ

What is the common name of Barringtonia sarawakensis?

Mangrove Apple

What is the natural habitat of Barringtonia sarawakensis?

Mangrove swamps and coastal areas

What is the scientific classification of Barringtonia sarawakensis?

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,

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