Barringtonia racemosa

Common Putat, Putat Ayam, Powder-Puff Tree

Species Name Barringtonia racemosa
Common Name Common Putat, Putat Ayam, Powder-Puff Tree
Family Lecythidaceae
Genus Barringtonia
Taxonomic Synonyms/Past Names
Taxonomic Notes
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Species Information

1. Description
  • Small to medium-sized tree growing up to 20 m tall. Leaves 14-42 cm long, obovate-oblong with serrated margins, clustered at tips of branches. Flowers 1.5-2.5 cm long, white, sometimes tinged pink, in terminal racemes that arise from mature branches. Stamens white, purple or red. Fruits 5-9 cm long, ellipsoid.
2. Tree Size
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3. Full Distribution
  • A widespread species ranging from East and South Africa, Comoros, Madagascar, Seychelles, India, Sri Lanka, Andamans, Nicobar Islands, Myanmar, Thailand, China, throughout Southeast Asia, to Australia and the Pacific Islands
4. Habitat and Ecology
  • Common in primary and secondary lowland forests. Mostly in periodically inundated forests or swampy places along lakes and seashores. Occasionally in hill forests.
5. Altitude (in meters)
  • Up to 900 m
6. Landscape Type
Blue-green Corridors, Small Urban Green Spaces Show More

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7. IUCN Conservation Status
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8. Malaysian Red List from MyBIS
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9. Are more than 100 individuals available in local nurseries?
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10. How would you characterise the growth rate of this species?
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11. Does this species have an invasive root system?
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12. Is this species damaging or does it have staining resin or sap?
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13. Does this species produce large and/or staining fruits?
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14. Does this species produce substances in its bark, leaves, fruits and/or seeds that are poisonous or harmful to humans?
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15. Does this species have specific lighting requirements?
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16. How would you characterise the air pollution tolerance of this species?
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17. How would you characterise the soil pollution tolerance of this species?
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18. Does this species have specific soil ph requirements?
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  • pH 6.0-7.0, pH 6.2-7.0 [1]
19. Does this species have specialised habitat requirements?
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20. Does this species occur/survive in habitats prone to saltwater intrusion?
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21. Does this species occur/survive at locations that experience high temperatures?
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22. Can this species tolerate inundation for >1 month?
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23. Can this species tolerate water absence for >1 month?
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24. Can this species tolerate storm conditions (e.g., strong winds)?
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25. Does this species have specific humidity requirements?
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26. Is this species highly prone to predation, parasitism, and/or disease?
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27. Please provide any additional information for this species in the context of climate change resilience and/or vulnerability.
    Insufficient Data
28. Does this species have biodiversity value (e.g., provides food or habitat, or increases landscape connectivity for urban fauna)?
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  • It attracts bats and moths. [1]
29. Does this species have cultural value or provide products that are of some use to humans?
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  • Sometimes grown and planted as an ornamental. The leaves can be consumed once pounded into flour. Parts of the tree have medicinal properties to treat minor ailments. Used for timber and is a source of firewood. The bark contains tannins and fibre. [1]

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Contributors: anonymous

Last Updated: 2023-03-15

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