Barringtonia acutangula 红花玉蕊 (India Pulat)(2021 0622)
Native to coastal wetlands in southern Asia and northern Australasia, from Afghanistan east to the Philippines, Queensland and the Northern Territory.
Common names include freshwater mangrove, itchy tree and mango-pine, Indian Oak, Indian Putat, Wild Almond, Kandu Almond
The plant has drooping raceme of up to 50 cm long, with numerous large, white flowers.
Its fruit is oval-shaped and about 3 cm long, with 1 seed inside.
FLORAL (ANGIOSPERM)
Flower Colour(s) Red
Flowering Opening Time Night (dusk to dawn)
Flower Lifespan on Plant 1 Night
Flowering Period Remarks Periodically throughout year in Singapore
Locate: PCN – Punggol Park Connector @Sengkang East Avenue
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