Its a tree available in Son Beel wetland in Karimganj, Assam, India which is the site of my research.The tree is locally known as "Izoil" found only in the wetland. During flood the tree gets submerged.
This is Barringtonia racemosa of the family Lecithidaceae. The plant is seen near wet lands. Seen in a wide range from Sputh Africa, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Thailand, Laos, southern China, northern Australia.
Careya arborea (Syn. C. sphaerica) is a deciduous tree and seen in dry forests and grasslands. Never near wet areas.
Thank u sir for the help. I will collect flowers and fruits of this plant for better identification.
Barringtonia racemosa may be the type, but flower and fruits (pics) can confirm the type with more precision
Ok Insha Allah I will upload the images of flowers and fruits once I go to field again.
Thanks for this
Barringtonia racemosa is a mangrove that grows in saline coastal habitat and its presence in Son Beel wetland, which is a fresh water wetland , is doubtful. The actual botanical identity of the plant in question can be ascertained if the plant specimens are available in flowering/fruiting.
Thank u sir, as the flowering season sets in I will upload the image of the flowers.
Abdullah Salim Khan
This plant is Barringtonia acutangula (L.) Gaertn. of Lecythidaceae family.
https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:591177-1
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