Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Species:
excelsa
ID:
768021

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 5: 39 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000767354



Common Names

  • Freycinetia excelsa
  • Christmas Star Vine
  • Coral Vine


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Description

Freycinetia excelsa (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 excelsa is used for making baskets, mats, and other handicrafts. It is also used as a food source, as the leaves are edible and can be cooked and eaten. The plant is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Freycinetia excelsa has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Freycinetia excelsa is a species of flowering plant in the family Pandanaceae. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Freycinetia excelsa

Freycinetia excelsa can be found in tropical forests in Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

Freycinetia excelsa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Freycinetia excelsa?

Freycinetia excelsa

What is the common name of Freycinetia excelsa?

Freycinetia

Where is Freycinetia excelsa native to?

Indonesia, New Guinea, and the Philippines

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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