Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Species:
filiformis
ID:
768028

Status:
valid

Authors:
Huynh

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 118: 537 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000767361



Common Names

  • Freycinetia Filiformis
  • Freycinetia Vine
  • Freycinetia Bush


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Description

Freycinetia filiformis (also called Thread-Like Pandanus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Pandanaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree growing to a height of up to 5 m. It is native to New Guinea and is found in open forests, coastal areas, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Freycinetia filiformis 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 filiformis 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 filiformis 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 filiformis

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

Freycinetia filiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Freycinetia filiformis?

Freycinetia filiformis

What is the common name of Freycinetia filiformis?

Screwpine

Where is Freycinetia filiformis native to?

Australia, New Caledonia, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands

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-306211: Based on the initial data import
Kim-Lang Huynh (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huynh' in the authors string.