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Fagraea berteriana

Scientific Name: Fagraea berteriana

Family: Loganiaceae

Category: Dicot

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Fagraea berteriana: The Perfume Flower Tree

Fagraea berteriana, also sometimes seen as F. berteroana, is known by the common names Pua keni keni, Pua kenikeni, or Perfume Flower Tree.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant may be found in gardens or cultivated as a potted plant.

Considerations for Children

  • The plant has tubular ivory flowers that age to gold.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Family: Loganiaceae (sometimes Gentianaceae is mentioned)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Accepted Name: Fagraea berteroana A. Gray ex Benth.
  • Synonyms:
    • Fagraea berteriana
    • Fagraea wallichiana
    • Fagraea cochinchinensis
    • Fagraea sororia
    • Fagraea gigantea
    • Fagraea galilai
    • Fagraea grandis
    • Fagraea kusaiana
    • Fagraea sair
  • Common Misspellings: Fragraea berteroana, Fagraea berteriana

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to the South Pacific islands.
  • Widely cultivated throughout the tropical Pacific islands.
  • Found in Waikoloa, Hawaii.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Small spreading tree or a large shrub, typically reaching 10-20 ft in height.
  • Has quad-angular branches and blunt-tipped leaves.
  • Bears fragrant, tubular flowers, approximately 7 cm in length, that transition from creamy white to gold as they mature.
  • Leaves and infructescence with ripe fruits.

Quirky Facts

  • Tahitian legend states Fagraea berteriana is a gift of repentance from the god, Tane.
  • One of its names, "ten cent flower", indicates its historical value or accessibility.

Ecological Role

  • Flowers contain a methyl eugenol.
  • Males feed upon F. berteriana in laboratory experiment.

Uses

  • The fragrant flowers are commonly used in leis.
  • Flower infusion is mentioned as a fragrance agent, but not for flavor use.

Further Information

  • Discover Life: Discover Life's page about Fagraea berteriana A. Gray ex Benth.
  • EOL: Explore what EOL knows about Fagraea berteriana A. Gray ex Benth.
  • GRIN Trop Picture: fagraea berteroana.
  • Wikipedia: Fagraea berteriana Wikipedia page
  • Wikimedia Commons: File:Pua kenikeni Fagraea berteriana a0002983.jpg