Freshwater Mangrove (Barringtonia acutangula)
Barringtonia acutangula, the Freshwater Mangrove, is a flowering tree from tropical Asia and Australia, noted for its pink to red flower racemes.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist; tolerates waterlogged conditions.
Soil
Adaptable to various soil types, but thrives in moist, well-drained, fertile soils. Tolerates sandy to clay loams.
Temperature
Thrives in warm temperatures.
Habitat
Outdoor, Aquatic
Fertilizer
Feed with balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength during the growing season.
Care Requirements
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Keep soil consistently moist; tolerates waterlogged conditions.
Regular watering essential, especially during dry periods.
Adaptable to various soil types, but thrives in moist, well-drained, fertile soils. Tolerates sandy to clay loams.
Thrives in warm temperatures.
Ideal range 20-30 °C.
Outdoor, Aquatic
Feed with balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength during the growing season.
Every 4-6 weeks.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Category
Flowering, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Aquatic
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
8-15 m
Spread
5-10 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
None
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Simple
Flower Size
2-3 cm
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderEricales
- familyLecythidaceae
- genusBarringtonia
- speciesBarringtonia acutangula
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No
The fruit is edible and used in traditional medicine, but no significant toxicity is reported for other parts of the plant.