Hi I think there is little mix up in the local names shown in both the links. Barringtonia recemosa which grows along the seashore is known as 'Samudra phal / phool', which seems to be appropriate. Barringtonia acutangula grows along the rivers and common name in Marathi is 'Tiwar'. To call it 'Samudra phal' is not correct. The name 'Tiwar' is also used for mangroves. Barringtonia acutangula is a very beautiful tree and flowers are very aromatic. Flowers generally bloom at night and drop down in the morning. It is beautiful site to see fallen pink flowers floating like a pink carpet on the river waters in Konkan. In central Mumbai (Naigaum) there are old avenues of these trees on Devrukhkar Road and nearby roads. Otherwise this tree is quite rare in urban areas. It is a very good idea Tejal, if you could collect seeds / seedlings, propagate them and promote them for plantation in urban areas / parks. Best wishes Ulhas Rane --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "indiantreepix" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.co.in/group/indiantreepix?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
