Barringtonia pterita
Barringtonia pterita | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Lecythidaceae |
Genus: | Barringtonia |
Species: | B. pterita
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Binomial name | |
Barringtonia pterita |
Barringtonia pterita grows as a shrub or tree up to 10 metres (30 ft) tall, with a stem diameter of up to 12 centimetres (5 in). Bark is black. The fruits are winged, up to 6 cm (2 in) long. The plant is found in a variety of lowland habitats from sea level to 170 metres (600 ft) altitude. The specific epithet pterita is from the Greek meaning "wing", referring to the winged fruit. B. pterita is found in Borneo and the Philippines.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b Pinard, Michelle A. (April 2002). "Barringtonia pterita Merr.". 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. p. 117. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 26 August 2013.
Categories:
- Barringtonia
- Plants described in 1914
- Flora of the Philippines
- Flora of Borneo
- Lecythidaceae stubs
- Tree stubs