Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Species:
cumingiana
ID:
767991

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gaudich.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Voy. Bonite, Bot. 3: t. 38, t. 60 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000767324



Common Names

  • Freycinetia cumingiana
  • Christmas Star Vine
  • Coral Vine


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Description

Freycinetia cumingiana (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 cumingiana 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 cumingiana 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 cumingiana 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 cumingiana

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

Freycinetia cumingiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Freycinetia cumingiana?

Freycinetia cumingiana

What is the common name of Freycinetia cumingiana?

Cuming's Freycinetia

What is the natural habitat of Freycinetia cumingiana?

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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