Hinjal
Barringtonia acutangula
Outdoor Plants Difficulty: Easy
📖 About this plant
Barringtonia acutangula (freshwater mangrove or ‘Hinjal’ in Odia, also called Hijal) is a small to medium evergreen tree of the Myrtaceae (Lecythidaceae) family. The tree bears large glossy leaves and stunning pendant racemes of red flowers with long stamens. The tree naturally grows along river banks and in marshy areas. Bark and fruits are used in traditional medicine for digestive and skin complaints.
🧑🌾 Care requirements
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Light
Full sun
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Water
Regular; moderately drought-tolerant
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Humidity
Moderate
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Temperature
15-38°C
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Soil
Well-draining loam
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Fertilizer
Compost annually
🌐 Common Names
HI
Hindi
हिंजल
BN
Bengali
হিঞ্জল
MR
Marathi
हिंजळ
TE
Telugu
హింజల్
TA
Tamil
ஹிஞ்ஜல்
GU
Gujarati
હિંજલ
UR
Urdu
ہنجل
KN
Kannada
ಹಿಂಜಲ್
OR
Odia
ହିଞ୍ଜଳ
ML
Malayalam
ഹിഞ്ജൽ
PA
Punjabi
ਹਿੰਜਲ
AS
Assamese
হিঞ্জল
📋 Plant facts
- 🌍 Origin
- Indian Subcontinent
- 📏 Max height
- 10-20 m
- 📐 Spread
- 4-6 m
- 🕰️ Bloom time
- Spring
- 🎨 Bloom color
- White-yellow
- 🍃 Foliage color
- Green
- ⏳ Lifespan
- 40+ years
- 📈 Growth rate
- Moderate
- ☠️ Toxicity
- Non-toxic
- 🌱 Propagation
- Seeds
🛡️ Health & Safety
🐾 Pet safe
✅ Non-toxic
Non-toxic
Common issues
- Leaf spot
- caterpillar defoliation
💡 Care tips
- Plant in well-draining soil with appropriate light.
- Tolerates Indian tropical conditions.
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