Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Species:
backeri
ID:
767933

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.C.Stone

Source:
wcs

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Fed. Mus. J. 13: 156 (1968 publ. 1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000767266

Common Names

  • Freycinetia backeri
  • Freycinetia Backeri Vine
  • Freycinetia Backeri Climber

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Description

Freycinetia backeri (also called Backer's Pandanus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Pandanaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree growing to a height of up to 5 m. It is native to the Marshall Islands and is found in open forests, coastal areas, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Freycinetia backeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used for its medicinal properties such as treating fever, coughs, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Freycinetia backeri has small, white flowers, with a single seed in each berry. The seedlings are small and slender, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Freycinetia backeri is a species of plant in the Pandanaceae family. It is native to the Philippines. It is a climbing shrub that grows to a height of 3-4 m. It is propagated by stem cuttings and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers partial shade and moist soil.

Where to Find Freycinetia backeri

Freycinetia backeri can be found in New Guinea.

Freycinetia backeri FAQ

What is the common name of Freycinetia backeri?

Baker's screwpine

What are the hardiness zones of Freycinetia backeri?

10-11

What is the ideal soil pH for Freycinetia backeri?

6.0-7.5

Species in the Freycinetia genus

Freycinetia abbreviata, Freycinetia acicularis, Freycinetia acuta, Freycinetia acutifolia, Freycinetia admiraltiensis, Freycinetia amoena, Freycinetia ancistrosperma, Freycinetia andajensis, Freycinetia angakumiana, Freycinetia angulata, Freycinetia angusta, Freycinetia angustifolia, Freycinetia angustissima, Freycinetia apayaoensis, Freycinetia apoensis, Freycinetia arborea, Freycinetia archboldiana, Freycinetia arfakiana, Freycinetia aruensis, Freycinetia atocensis, Freycinetia awaiarensis, Freycinetia backeri, Freycinetia banksii, Freycinetia bassa, Freycinetia baueriana, Freycinetia beccarii, Freycinetia bicolor, Freycinetia biloba, Freycinetia biroi, Freycinetia bismarckensis, Freycinetia boluboluensis, Freycinetia bomberaiensis, Freycinetia boninensis, Freycinetia bornensis, Freycinetia bosaviensis, Freycinetia brachyclada, Freycinetia brassii, Freycinetia breviauriculata, Freycinetia brevifolia, Freycinetia brevipedunculata, Freycinetia brevis, Freycinetia bulusanensis, Freycinetia candeliformis, Freycinetia carnosa, Freycinetia caudata, Freycinetia celebica, Freycinetia chartacea, Freycinetia ciliaris, Freycinetia coagmentata, Freycinetia cochleatisperma,

Species in the Pandanaceae family

Freycinetia abbreviata, Freycinetia acicularis, Freycinetia acuta, Freycinetia acutifolia, Freycinetia admiraltiensis, Freycinetia amoena, Freycinetia ancistrosperma, Freycinetia andajensis, Freycinetia angakumiana, Freycinetia angulata, Freycinetia angusta, Freycinetia angustifolia, Freycinetia angustissima, Freycinetia apayaoensis, Freycinetia apoensis, Freycinetia arborea, Freycinetia archboldiana, Freycinetia arfakiana, Freycinetia aruensis, Freycinetia atocensis, Freycinetia awaiarensis, Freycinetia backeri, Freycinetia banksii, Freycinetia bassa, Freycinetia baueriana, Freycinetia beccarii, Freycinetia bicolor, Freycinetia biloba, Freycinetia biroi, Freycinetia bismarckensis, Freycinetia boluboluensis, Freycinetia bomberaiensis, Freycinetia boninensis, Freycinetia bornensis, Freycinetia bosaviensis, Freycinetia brachyclada, Freycinetia brassii, Freycinetia breviauriculata, Freycinetia brevifolia, Freycinetia brevipedunculata, Freycinetia brevis, Freycinetia bulusanensis, Freycinetia candeliformis, Freycinetia carnosa, Freycinetia caudata, Freycinetia celebica, Freycinetia chartacea, Freycinetia ciliaris, Freycinetia coagmentata, Freycinetia cochleatisperma,

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