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Sea Putat (Barringtonia asiatica)

Barringtonia asiatica, commonly known as Sea Putat, is a large tree from Indo-Pacific coasts, noted for its showy flowers and buoyant fruits.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun for optimal flowering.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained.

Soil

Prefers well-drained, sandy soils, tolerates coastal conditions.

Temperature

Grows best in warm tropical and subtropical climates.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun for optimal flowering.

Can tolerate partial shade but may flower less profusely.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained.

Water more frequently during dry spells and less in cooler periods.

Soil

Prefers well-drained, sandy soils, tolerates coastal conditions.

Temperature

Grows best in warm tropical and subtropical climates.

Avoid frost; ideal range is 20-30°C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.

Apply monthly from spring through summer.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Tree

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

10-20 m

Spread

8-15 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple, obovate to elliptic

Flower Size

10-15 cm

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Synonyms
Agasta asiatica (L.) Miers
Agasta indica Miers
Agasta splendida Miers
Barringtonia butonica Rumph. ex J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.
Barringtonia senequei Jard.
Barringtonia speciosa J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.
Butonica speciosa (J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.) Lam.
Huttum speciosum (J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.) Britten
Mammea asiatica L.
Michelia asiatica (L.) Kuntze
Mitraria commersonia J.F.Gmel.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderEricales
  • familyLecythidaceae
  • genusBarringtonia
  • speciesBarringtonia asiatica
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

Yes

Rating: 5/5

Toxic for pets

Yes

Rating: 5/5

Edible

No

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