Barringtonia an exotic indoor plants

Gardeners and indoor plant lovers often seek exotic perennials. These plants have unusual looks and incredible beauty. Many gardeners desire the perennial barringtonia. It has an impressive and unique beauty.

Barringtonia is a perennial evergreen plant with a beautiful name. This means it lives for many years and stays green. It grows well in nature and as a houseplant. The plant was named after D. Barrington. He was a naturalist who lived in the 1700s.

Barringtonia belongs to the Lecythidaceae family. This family has many kinds of flowering plants. There are over 60 barringtonia species today. Only 2 types are common in the wild and as houseplants.

The exotic barringtonia grows as a tree or bush. It is a tall plant, reaching 23 to 65 feet. The tree has a short, thick trunk. Light gray-brown bark covers the trunk. It has many branches and fleshy leaves. These form a full, spreading crown. The plant's roots are very strong.

The tree looks beautiful and can improve landscape design. The wood is used to make furniture. It is also used in turning, a type of woodworking. The dry fruits float and are used as floats.