Barringtonia asiatica (Sea Poison Tree or Fish Poison Tree) is a species of Barringtonia native to mangrove habitats on the tropical coasts and islands of the Indian Ocean and western Pacific Ocean from Zanzibar east to Taiwan, the Philippines, Fiji, New Caledonia, the Cook Islands and French Polynesia.[1][2] It is grown along streets for decoratative and shade purposes in some parts of India, for instance in some towns on southeastern shore. It is also known as Box Fruit due the distinct boxed like shaped fruit it produces.
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