Status:
valid
Authors:
Martelli
Source:
wcs
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Webbia 3: 183 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000767490
Common Names
- Freycinetia microdonta
- Small-toothed Pandanus
- Small-toothed Screwpine
Description
Freycinetia microdonta (also called Small-toothed Pandanus, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Pandanaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall and is native to New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu. It is found in tropical moist lowland forests and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Freycinetia microdonta is used as an ornamental plant and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a food source and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Freycinetia microdonta has small, white flowers that are clustered together in the leaf axils. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are arranged in opposite pairs.
Cultivation and Propagation
Freycinetia microdonta can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment and given plenty of light.
Where to Find Freycinetia microdonta
Freycinetia microdonta is found in New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu.
Freycinetia microdonta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Freycinetia microdonta?
Freycinetia microdonta
What is the common name of Freycinetia microdonta?
Climbing Pandanus
Where is Freycinetia microdonta native to?
New Guinea
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,