In The Garden: Can anyone identify this tropical plant?

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by JP in Perth, Feb 1, 2009.

  1. JP in Perth

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    Hi there everyone. My partner and I were in Bali last week and saw this beautiful flowering tree. It was about 10' to 20' with an umbrella like format and large leaves with a beautiful fine comb like pink and white flower (see picture attached). Are you able to identify it for me?
     

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    It's Barringtonia asiatica or Sea Poison Tree or Fish Poison Tree.
     
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  3. JP in Perth

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    Hey that was fast ... many thanks for that!!

    Now to see if we can get it to grow in Perth, Australia!!
     
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