Barringtonia ashtonii

Barringtonia ashtonii
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Asterids
Order:	Ericales
Family:	Lecythidaceae
Genus:	Barringtonia
Species:	B. ashtonii
Binomial name
	Barringtonia ashtonii; Payens[1]

Barringtonia ashtonii is a tree in the family Lecythidaceae.

Description

Barringtonia ashtonii grows as a tree up to 17 metres (60 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 45 centimetres (18 in). The bark is brown. The fruits are ovoid, up to 5 cm (2 in) long.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Barringtonia ashtonii is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is riverine mixed dipterocarp forests.[2]

References

"Barringtonia ashtonii". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 4 June 2019.
Pinard, Michelle A. (April 2002). "Barringtonia ashtonii Payens". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 107. ISBN 983-2181-27-5.

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[POWO-1] "Barringtonia ashtonii". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 4 June 2019.

[TFSS-2] Pinard, Michelle A. (April 2002). "Barringtonia ashtonii Payens". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 107. ISBN 983-2181-27-5.