Botanical Profile
Barringtonia papuana is a tropical tree in the Lecythidaceae family, valued for its ornamental foliage and adaptation to humid rainforest environments.
Scientific Name
Barringtonia papuana Lauterb.; family: Lecythidaceae. A tropical rainforest species native to New Guinea.
Local Name
Commonly referred to in Indonesia as “Putat Papua” or Papuan Barringtonia.
Native Habitat
Native to Papua and surrounding tropical rainforest regions with high humidity, warm temperatures, and abundant rainfall.
Germination Difficulty
Moderate. Seeds require fresh sowing conditions and constant moisture for successful germination.
Germination Timeframe
Usually 3–8 weeks under warm tropical conditions.
Growing Condition
Partial sun to bright indirect light, moist well-draining soil, high humidity, and temperatures between 24–32°C.
Collector Significance
Collectors value this species for its rarity, tropical foliage, and limited availability outside native habitats.
General Information
These seeds are rare and often hard to find online. Many available seeds have low viability due to long storage, but we provide fresh seeds with higher germination potential.
Rare Seeds offers a wide selection of rare ornamental plant seeds. You can explore other species on our shop page. We are available to help you choose suitable seeds based on your experience—contact us at info@rareseeds.id or via WhatsApp for custom orders.
All orders are shipped with a free Phytosanitary Certificate. We use secure packaging to ensure seeds arrive in good condition. Rare Seeds supplies seeds to various plant sellers and collectors.




