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Barringtonia reticulata

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Barringtonia reticulata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Lecythidaceae
Genus: Barringtonia
Species:
B. reticulata
Binomial name
Barringtonia reticulata
Synonyms[2]
  • Barringtonia gitingensis Elmer
  • Barringtonia linggaensis R.Knuth
  • Barringtonia sumatrana Miq.
  • Doxomma sumatranum (Miq.) Miers
  • Michelia reticulata (Blume) Kuntze
  • Stravadium reticulatum Blume

Barringtonia reticulata is a plant in the family Lecythidaceae. The specific epithet reticulata means 'like a network', referring to the leaf veins.[3]

Description

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Barringtonia reticulata grows as a shrub or small tree up to 10 metres (30 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 20 cm (8 in). The bark is grey.[3]

Distribution and habitat

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Barringtonia reticulata is native to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Sumatra, Borneo, Sulawesi and the Philippines. Its habitat is heath, swamp and beach forest.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Oldfield, S. (2020). "Barringtonia reticulata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T149619760A149822136. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T149619760A149822136.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Barringtonia reticulata". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 11 September 2020.
  3. ^ a b Pinard, Michelle A. (April 2002). "Barringtonia reticulata (Blume) Miq.". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 119–120. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 26 August 2013.