Barringtonia asiatica (L.) Kurz

  • Filed As

    Lecythidaceae
    Barringtonia asiatica (L.) Kurz

  • Collector(s)

    M. J. Balick 4284

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 205024

    Occurrence ID: 2f202864-99cf-493d-a5ed-2122eee86510

  • Related Publications

    [Article] Herrera, Katherine, et al. 2010. Checklist of the Vascular Plants of Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia with Local Names and Uses. Allertonia. 10: 1-192.

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The New York Botanical Garden
Institute of Economic Botany
Ethnobotanical Studies in Micronesia
YO*>
BOTANICAL
Lecythidaceae
Barringtonia asiatica (L.) Kurz
det. M. J. Balick, 2002
Federated States of Micronesia. Pohnpei. Mokil Atoll.
Mwandohn Island.
Coconut, ficus, terminalia, numerous trees, coral covered
humus soil.
Tree to 15 cm, dbh 25 cm, fruits brown.
N-v- Wl [Pohnpeian]
seed	Abrasive.	Used	to	cleanse	and	smooth	skin.
Grate coconut, then take seed and grate it as
well, mix in cloth. When taking a shower
rub all over body (see photos) and wash
clean.
°8 Aug 2002
®ahck, T. Balick, R. Lee, A. Raynor, E. Amor and Johper
Jim 4284
NYdb
00205024