Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
norshamiae
ID:
917818

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prance

Source:
iplants

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Blumea 55: 17 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917153



Common Names

  • Barringtonia norshamiae
  • Norshamiae Barringtonia
  • Norshamiae Barringtonia


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Description

Barringtonia norshamiae (also called Barringtonia norshamiae, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It has a thick, succulent stem and small, ovate leaves. It grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Barringtonia norshamiae is used for its ornamental value in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Barringtonia norshamiae has white, fragrant flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and have light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Barringtonia norshamiae is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 4 m (13 ft) tall. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 25-30°C (77-86°F). Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Barringtonia norshamiae

Barringtonia norshamiae is native to Malaysia.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-462479: Based on the initial data import
Ghillean Prance (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prance' in the authors string.