Barringtonia racemosa (Putat Kampung)

Barringtonia racemosa, Putat Kampung, Fish-killer Tree, Fish-poison Wood, Freshwater Mangrove

Botanical name: Barringtonia racemosa

Common names: Putat Kampung, Fish-killer Tree, Fish-poison Wood, Freshwater Mangrove

Family: Lecythidaceae

Origin: Southeast Asia and Pacific Islands, East Africa

Small tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterRed, crimson, vinous flowersOrnamental foliageWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersToxic or PoisonousPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Fragrant plantSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeFlood tolerant plantSeaside, salt tolerant plant

Evergreen tree, medium size. This small tree likes damp costal swamps, but is also cultivated as ornamental for its long, hanging strands of pink or white flowers which are comprised in numerous filaments. Bunches of flower buds are hanging down from the branches, flowers with sweet fragrance bloom in the nights of June to August. Leaves are huge, up to 2 ft long and 4-5" wide, with toothed edge, very tropical looking. They are spiraled at the end of branches.

Similar plants: Barringtonia racemosa (Putat Kampung)


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Barringtonia racemosa, Putat Kampung, Fish-killer Tree, Fish-poison Wood, Freshwater Mangrove
Barringtonia racemosa, Putat Kampung, Fish-killer Tree, Fish-poison Wood, Freshwater Mangrove
Barringtonia racemosa, Putat Kampung, Fish-killer Tree, Fish-poison Wood, Freshwater Mangrove
Barringtonia racemosa, Putat Kampung, Fish-killer Tree, Fish-poison Wood, Freshwater Mangrove
Barringtonia racemosa, Putat Kampung, Fish-killer Tree, Fish-poison Wood, Freshwater Mangrove
Barringtonia racemosa, Putat Kampung, Fish-killer Tree, Fish-poison Wood, Freshwater Mangrove
Barringtonia racemosa, Putat Kampung, Fish-killer Tree, Fish-poison Wood, Freshwater Mangrove
Barringtonia racemosa, Putat Kampung, Fish-killer Tree, Fish-poison Wood, Freshwater Mangrove
Barringtonia racemosa, Putat Kampung, Fish-killer Tree, Fish-poison Wood, Freshwater Mangrove
Barringtonia racemosa, Putat Kampung, Fish-killer Tree, Fish-poison Wood, Freshwater Mangrove
Barringtonia racemosa, Putat Kampung, Fish-killer Tree, Fish-poison Wood, Freshwater Mangrove
Barringtonia racemosa, Putat Kampung, Fish-killer Tree, Fish-poison Wood, Freshwater Mangrove
Barringtonia racemosa, Putat Kampung, Fish-killer Tree, Fish-poison Wood, Freshwater Mangrove
Barringtonia racemosa, Putat Kampung, Fish-killer Tree, Fish-poison Wood, Freshwater Mangrove
Barringtonia racemosa, Putat Kampung, Fish-killer Tree, Fish-poison Wood, Freshwater Mangrove
Barringtonia racemosa, Putat Kampung, Fish-killer Tree, Fish-poison Wood, Freshwater Mangrove
Barringtonia racemosa, Putat Kampung, Fish-killer Tree, Fish-poison Wood, Freshwater Mangrove
Barringtonia racemosa, Putat Kampung, Fish-killer Tree, Fish-poison Wood, Freshwater Mangrove
Barringtonia racemosa, Putat Kampung, Fish-killer Tree, Fish-poison Wood, Freshwater Mangrove
Barringtonia racemosa, Putat Kampung, Fish-killer Tree, Fish-poison Wood, Freshwater Mangrove


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