Local Name : Hijol, Hendol, Pani amra (Assamese), Hijal (Hindi, Bengali)
Scientific Name: Barringtonia acutangula (L.) Gaertn.
English Name : Barringtonia, Indian Oak, Indian putat
| Bark | Furrowed |
| Commercial Value | Medicine and Fodder |
| Flower Color | Deep red |
| Flowering Time | June and May |
| Fruit Type | Drupe |
| Fruiting Time | July and August |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Leaf Shape | Ovate and Oblanceolate |
| Nursery technique | Seeds are sown in a sunken nursery bed and should be dipped 0.5 cm below the soil surface. Watering of the bed is very essential so that the beds remain wet throughout. |
| Plant parts used | Leaves |
| Planting mechanism | Spacing 5m x 5m. |
| Recurring Financial Return | ₹5,000-₹10,000 |
| Recurring Harvesting Period | 15 Years onwards |
| Seed Collection Time | September and August |
| Site Suitability | Water Logged Areas |
| Tree Character | Evergreen |
