Freycinetia brevis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brevis
ID:
767962
Status:
valid
Authors:
Huynh
Source:
wcs
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Candollea 55: 284 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000767295
Common Names
- Freycinetia brevis
- Freycinetia Brevis Vine
- Freycinetia Brevis Climber
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Freycinetia brevis (also called Short 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 brevis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used for its medicinal properties such as treating fever, coughs, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Freycinetia brevis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and round with a smooth surface and a dark brown color. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Freycinetia brevis can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Freycinetia brevis
Freycinetia brevis 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 brevis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Freycinetia brevis?
Freycinetia brevis
Where is Freycinetia brevis native to?
Indonesia
What type of plant is Freycinetia brevis?
Climbing Palm
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-306151: Based on the initial data import
Kim-Lang Huynh (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huynh' in the authors string.