Barringtonia acutangula (Freshwater Mangrove)

Barringtonia acutangula (Freshwater Mangrove) pink flower buds on a long drooping close up branch.
Barringtonia acutangula (Freshwater Mangrove) hanging stem with pink buds emerging near lush green foliage.

Botanical name: Barringtonia acutangula

Common names: Freshwater Mangrove, Indian Oak, Indian Putat

Family: Lecythidaceae

Origin: Southeast Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Keep soil moistWatering: Keep soil moist
Pink flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersFlower color: Pink; red, crimson, vinous
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Toxic or PoisonousIrritating or toxic: Toxic plant/plant part
Fragrant plantFragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
Flood tolerant plantFlood tolerance: High
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
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Barringtonia acutangula is native to coastal wetlands in southern Asia and northern Australasia, from Afghanistan east to the Philippines and Queensland. The plant is used medicinally in fold remedies. Its bark contains potent opioid painkillers

Similar plants: Barringtonia acutangula (Freshwater Mangrove)


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Barringtonia acutangula (Freshwater Mangrove) close up with long red stamens and flower buds
Barringtonia acutangula (Freshwater Mangrove) hanging flower stems with many long red stamens and buds
Barringtonia acutangula (Freshwater Mangrove) light green fruit, close up hanging from woody branch stem
Barringtonia acutangula (Freshwater Mangrove) fruit hanging on stems among thick oval leaves in natural light.
Barringtonia acutangula (Freshwater Mangrove) red flower close up dangling from a slender brown branch.
Barringtonia acutangula (Freshwater Mangrove) red flower spikes dangle from a thin branch against green foliage.
Barringtonia acutangula (Freshwater Mangrove) with green leaves and small pink flower, close up
Barringtonia acutangula (Freshwater Mangrove) with thin green leaves and a dangling pink flower stem
Barringtonia acutangula (Freshwater Mangrove) red flower close up on a slender green stem
Barringtonia acutangula (Freshwater Mangrove) red flower with thin filaments and multiple unopened teardrop shaped buds
Barringtonia acutangula (Freshwater Mangrove) red flower hanging on green branch close up
Barringtonia acutangula (Freshwater Mangrove) hanging red flowers bloom along slender green branches
Barringtonia acutangula (Freshwater Mangrove) green fruit hanging in a dense close up group.
Barringtonia acutangula (Freshwater Mangrove) clusters of oval green fruit hang from the slender stems.
Barringtonia acutangula (Freshwater Mangrove) red flower close up dangling from a slender woody branch
Barringtonia acutangula (Freshwater Mangrove) flower hanging on long thin stems with delicate red filaments
Barringtonia acutangula (Freshwater Mangrove) green hanging fruit clusters on a tropical tree branch close up
Barringtonia acutangula (Freshwater Mangrove) hangs downward with long stems carrying oval green fruit on branches
Barringtonia acutangula (Freshwater Mangrove) light green leaves on a woody branch close up
Barringtonia acutangula (Freshwater Mangrove) with light green leaves growing on a thin brown branch.


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Barringtonia acutangula (Freshwater Mangrove) close up with long red stamens and flower buds

2416 Barringtonia acutangula - Indian Putat

Freshwater Mangrove, Indian Oak, Indian Putat. Barringtonia acutangula is native to coastal wetlands in southern Asia and northern Australasia, from Afghanistan east to the Philippines and Queensland. The plant is used medicinally in fold remedies. Its bark contains potent opioid painkillers
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