Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Species:
acicularis
ID:
767900

Status:
valid

Authors:
Huynh

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 121: 161 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000767233



Common Names

  • Freycinetia acicularis
  • Needle-Leaved Freycinetia
  • Needle-Leaved Star-Lily


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Description

Freycinetia acicularis (also called Needle-Leaf Freycinetia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a single trunk and a terminal rosette of needle-shaped leaves. It is native to Southeast Asia and is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant. It is found in a variety of habitats, including moist forests, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Freycinetia acicularis is a plant native to New Zealand and is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It can also be used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Freycinetia acicularis has small, white flowers, with a single seed in each berry. The seedlings are small and slender, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Freycinetia acicularis is a vine native to Australia. It can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating by stem cuttings, cut a stem with at least two leaves and allow the cutting to dry for several days before planting in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Freycinetia acicularis

Freycinetia acicularis can be found in New Guinea.

Freycinetia acicularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Freycinetia acicularis?

Freycinetia acicularis

What is the family of Freycinetia acicularis?

Pandanaceae

What is the habitat of Freycinetia acicularis?

Open grassland and scrubland

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-306096: Based on the initial data import
Kim-Lang Huynh (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huynh' in the authors string.