Status:
valid
Authors:
Huynh
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Candollea 57: 58 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000767435
Common Names
- Freycinetia kuborensis
- Kuboren Climbing Pandanus
- Kuboren Pandanus
Description
Freycinetia kuborensis (also called Kubor 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 Solomon Islands and is found in open forests, coastal areas, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Freycinetia kuborensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating skin ailments and as a tonic for the digestive system.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Freycinetia kuborensis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and round with a smooth surface and a dark brown color. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Freycinetia kuborensis can be propagated through seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a potting mix with a high organic content. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Freycinetia kuborensis
Freycinetia kuborensis can be found in the Philippines and Sulawesi.
Freycinetia kuborensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Freycinetia kuborensis?
Freycinetia kuborensis
What is the common name of Freycinetia kuborensis?
Kubor screwpine
Where is Freycinetia kuborensis native to?
Indonesia, New Guinea, and the Philippines
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,