Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Species:
kutubuana
ID:
768105

Status:
valid

Authors:
Huynh

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Candollea 57: 59 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000767438

Common Names

  • Freycinetia kutubuana
  • Kutubuan Climbing Pandanus
  • Kutubuan Pandanus

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Description

Freycinetia kutubuana (also called Kutubu 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 New Guinea and is found in open forests, coastal areas, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Freycinetia kutubuana is used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria, and as an antiseptic. It is also used to make rope and baskets, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Freycinetia kutubuana 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Freycinetia kutubuana 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 kutubuana

Freycinetia kutubuana can be found in the Philippines and Sulawesi.

Freycinetia kutubuana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Freycinetia kutubuana?

Freycinetia kutubuana

What is the common name of Freycinetia kutubuana?

Kutubu screwpine

Where is Freycinetia kutubuana 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-306284: Based on the initial data import
Kim-Lang Huynh (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huynh' in the authors string.