Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Species:
cultella
ID:
767990

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.C.Stone

Source:
wcs

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Webbia 23: 600 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000767323

Common Names

  • Freycinetia cultella
  • Coral Vine
  • Christmas Star Vine

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Description

Freycinetia cultella (also called Bird's Nest Pandanus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Pandanaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree with long, slender stems and spirally arranged leaves. It is native to tropical Asia, from India to the Philippines, and is found in moist forests, along streams, and in other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Freycinetia cultella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a food source for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Freycinetia cultella has small white flowers, with a single seed in each berry. The seedlings are small and green, with a single seedling per berry.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Freycinetia cultella is an evergreen climber native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. When propagating from cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Freycinetia cultella

Freycinetia cultella is native to Indonesia and can be found in the tropical rainforests of Sumatra and Java.

Freycinetia cultella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Freycinetia cultella?

Freycinetia cultella

What is the common name of Freycinetia cultella?

Cultellate Freycinetia

What is the natural habitat of Freycinetia cultella?

It is native to New Guinea and grows in moist, shady areas.

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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