Barringtonia papuana (Kun-job)

Barringtonia papuana (Kun-job) green stem with long narrow leaves, close up of plant branch
Barringtonia papuana (Kun-job) stem with narrow green leaves attached to the central woody plant structure.

Botanical names: Barringtonia papuana, Barringtonia josephstaalensis

Common names: Kun-job, Fish-killer Tree

Family: Lecythidaceae

Origin: Papua New Guinea

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyPink flowersToxic or Poisonous

Similar plants: Barringtonia papuana (Kun-job)


Barringtonia papuana (Kun-job) green leaves on tall slender plant with reddish new growth foliage
Barringtonia papuana (Kun-job) stands tall with narrow leaves reaching upward from its slender upright trunk
Barringtonia papuana (Kun-job) red green leaves plant radiating from center in a unique arrangement
Barringtonia papuana (Kun-job) long lance-shaped foliage radiates outward in distinct red and green layers
Barringtonia papuana (Kun-job) long red and green leaves radiating from the center plant close up
Barringtonia papuana (Kun-job) long red and green leaves radiating from the center of the plant.


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