Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
thailandica
ID:
1331981

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thammar., Pornp. & Chantar.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 239: 76 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344435



Common Names

  • Barringtonia
  • Thailandica
  • Thailandica Tree


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Description

Barringtonia thailandica (also called Thailand Barringtonia, among many other common names) is a perennial tree native to Thailand. It has dark green leaves and prefers moist, shady locations. It is often found in forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Barringtonia thailandica is used as a source of firewood and timber, as well as for medicinal purposes. It is also used to make furniture, tools, and other items.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Barringtonia thailandica is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a pair of small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Barringtonia thailandica is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and can tolerate full sun. It is best grown in a greenhouse or in a sheltered spot outdoors. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings and requires regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Barringtonia thailandica

Barringtonia thailandica is found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, particularly in Thailand.

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

Pranom Chantaranothai (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chantar.' in the authors string.
Woranart Thammarong: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thammar.' in the authors string.
Pimwadee Pornpongrungrueng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pornp.' in the authors string.