Barringtonia asiatica (Fish Poison Tree)

Barringtonia asiatica (Fish Poison Tree, Putat or Sea Poison Tree) is native to mangrove habitats from islands of the Indian Ocean in the west to tropical Asia and islands of the western Pacific Ocean. It is grown along streets for decorative and shade purposes in some parts of India, for instance in some towns on the southeastern shore. It is also known as Box Fruit due to the distinct box-shaped fruit it produces.