Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
serenae
ID:
923658

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jebb & Prance

Source:
iplants

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Blumea 56: 108 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922993



Common Names

  • Barringtonia Serenae
  • Serenae Barringtonia
  • Serena's Barringtonia


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Description

Barringtonia serenae (also called Serene's Barringtonia, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It grows up to 15 meters in height and has a dense, spreading crown. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in dry deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Barringtonia serenae is an ornamental plant that is grown for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is often used as a ground cover or in landscaping, as well as in containers. It is also used as a hedge or for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Barringtonia serenae has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The flowers have five petals and five stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Barringtonia serenae is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It is frost tolerant and can be grown in a range of climates.

Where to Find Barringtonia serenae

Barringtonia serenae is native to the Philippines and can be found in moist, shady areas.

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-468671: Based on the initial data import
Matthew Jebb (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jebb' in the authors string.
Ghillean Prance (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prance' in the authors string.