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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Barringtonia edulis 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
US Hardiness Map
Synonyms
Butonica edulis (Seem.) Miers Huttum edule (Seem.) Britten
Plant Habitats
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Fruit Seed
Edible Uses: Tea
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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Abortifacient Stomachic
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 ].
References More on Medicinal Uses
Other Uses
References More on Other Uses
Cultivation details
Management: Standard Regional Crop Staple Crop: Balanced carb
Succeeds in full sun and in partial shade.
Carbon Farming
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Management: Standard
Plants grow to their standard height. Harvest fruit, seeds, or other products. Non-Destructive management systems.
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Regional Crop
These crops have been domesticated and cultivated regionally but have not been adopted elsewhere and are typically not traded globally, Examples in this broad category include perennial cottons and many nuts and staple fruits.
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Staple Crop: Balanced carb
(0-15 percent protein, 0-15 percent oil, with at least one over 5 percent). The carbohydrates are from either starch or sugar. Annuals include maize, wheat, rice, and potato. Perennials include chestnuts, carob, perennial fruits, nuts, cereals, pseudocereals, woody pods, and acorns.
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
IUCN Red List
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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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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