Freycinetia aculeata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aculeata
ID:
922202
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sinaga
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 13: 185 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921537
Common Names
- Freycinetia aculeata
- Freycinetia
- Aculeata Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Freycinetia aculeata (also called 'Spiny Freycinetia', among many other common names) is a small, climbing shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Indonesia, and is found in humid, tropical forests. It has a green stem with a smooth texture, and its leaves are lanceolate to ovate, and are bright green in colour.
Uses & Benefits
Freycinetia aculeata is a popular ornamental plant and is often used in gardens, flower beds, and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive foliage and bright flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Freycinetia aculeata has small yellow flowers, with seeds that are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Freycinetia aculeata is a perennial vine that can be propagated from seed or by division of the rootstock. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It can be propagated by sowing the seeds in a light, sandy soil in late spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by dividing the rootstock in late winter or early spring. It should be planted in a sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Freycinetia aculeata
Freycinetia aculeata can be found in Indonesia.
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-467073: Based on the initial data import
Nurhaidah Iriany Sinaga: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sinaga' in the authors string.