Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Species:
craterensis
ID:
767986

Status:
valid

Authors:
Huynh

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Candollea 55: 291 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000767319



Common Names

  • Craterensis Screw Pine
  • Craterensis Screwpalm
  • Craterensis Pandanus


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Description

Freycinetia craterensis (also called Craterense Pandanus, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Pandanaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, typically growing up to 8 m tall. It is native to New Guinea, where it grows in lowland and hill forests.

Uses & Benefits

Freycinetia craterensis 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 craterensis 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 craterensis 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 craterensis

Freycinetia craterensis is native to the Solomon Islands. It can be found in tropical forests, such as in the Santa Isabel area of the Solomon Islands.

Freycinetia craterensis FAQ

What is the common name of Freycinetia craterensis?

Craterean screwpine

What are the hardiness zones of Freycinetia craterensis?

10-11

What is the ideal soil pH for Freycinetia craterensis?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-306174: Based on the initial data import
Kim-Lang Huynh (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huynh' in the authors string.