BarringtoniaceaeW/C = Wild Collected |
Barringtonia racemosa (L.) Spreng.
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- Family: Barringtoniaceae Rudolphi
- Country of Origin: tropical and subtropical coasts of the Indian Ocean
- Habitat: coastal mangrove habitat
- Description: strong scent produced by the flowers at night attract moths and nectar-feeding bats
- Uses: The seeds, bark, wood and roots contain the poison saponin and is used to stun fish
- Culture: thrives under very humid, moist conditions; also grows well under dry conditions
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Accession Data:- Accession # 200900050
- Source: Top Tropicals
- Accession Date: 05-13-2009
- Bench: 1115 - AFR:Eastern Cape B
- Qty: 1 confirmed on 02-07-2012
Classification:- Division: Magnoliophyta
- Class: Magnoliopsida
- SubClass: Dilleniidae
- Order: Lecythidales
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- Family: Barringtoniaceae
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