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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Barringtonia is an evergreen Tree growing to 12 m (39ft) by 8 m (26ft) at a fast rate.
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. The flowers are pollinated by Moths, Bats.
It is noted for attracting wildlife.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in saline soils.
It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil. The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.
UK Hardiness Map
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Synonyms
Butonica edulis (Seem.) Miers Huttum edule (Seem.) Britten
Plant Habitats
Edible Uses
Seed - raw or cooked[324 , 490 , 658 ]. A flavour like raw peanuts[324 ]. The seed kernel inside the hard shell can be 3cm by 1cm in size[658 ]. Fruit - raw or cooked[324 ]. Insipid[324 ]. Fruit of the Barringtonia edulis is a rare fruit. Suitable for snacks for children, a good source of energy.
References More on Edible Uses
Medicinal Uses
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The bark is used in the treatment of stomach ailments and gonorrhoea[339 ]. A strong tea made from the bark is claimed to induce abortion and definitive sterility[389 ].
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Other Uses
The wood is light in weight. It is used for canoe paddles, casing, light construction[339 ]. The wood is used as a quick-burning firewood[339 ]. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
Special Uses
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Cultivation details
Succeeds in full sun and in partial shade.
References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information
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Plant Propagation
Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe.
Other Names
If available other names are mentioned here
Hufa'a, Fiji: vutu; Niue: 'ai; Papua New Guinea: pau; Solomons: fala; Tonga: 'ai; Vanuatu: navels; Wallis & Futuna: vutu kai
Native Range
PACIFIC: Fiji, Vanuatu,
Weed Potential
Right plant wrong place. We are currently updating this section.
Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not in your area so it’s worth checking.
Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status : This taxon has not yet been assessed
Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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Author
Seem.
Botanical References
Links / References
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A special thanks to Ken Fern for some of the information used on this page.
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