Fish Poison Tree
NameFish Poison Tree
Species NameBarringtonia asiatica
Common NameFish Poison Tree
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Foliage Typebroadleaf
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesThe striking, nocturnal flower with its long, colorful stamens, which is a key characteristic of the species and indicative of its pollination by moths and bats.
Description
This image displays a vibrant, brush-like flower of the Fish Poison Tree, characterized by its numerous white and pink stamens tipped with yellow anthers. While the image focuses on the flower and not a bonsai specimen, *Barringtonia asiatica* is a tropical species that can be cultivated as bonsai, often styled in an informal upright manner.
