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Lecythidaceae (brazil nut family) » Barringtonia asiatica bar-ring-TOH-nee-uh -- named for Daines Barrington, English judge and naturalist a-see-AT-ee-kuh -- of or from Asia commonly known as: beach barringtonia, fish-killer tree, queen of the shores, sea poison tree Native to: coastal areas of: India, Madagascar, Philippines, Polynesia, n Australia This curious plant grows in sand or sand-mix with lots of water and sun. The stem will reach for up to 60ft, and the flowers are white. It can be reproduced by seeds. The flowers are delightful puff balls of white stamens tipped with pink. They open at night and attract large moths and nectar-feeding bats with their heavy scent. The next morning, the flower stamens are usually found strewn beneath the tree. A colourful shady tree, it is commonly planted as a roadside tree. The heated leaves are used to treat stomach ache and rheumatism (Philippines); seeds are used to get rid of intestinal worms. References: TopTropicals • Dave's Garden • Zipcode Zoo • M.M.P.N.D. Blogged at: Slice of the Day by Vasant M. Salian |
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| Author | Dinesh Valke from Thane, India |
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