Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Species:
hemsleyi
ID:
768061

Status:
valid

Authors:
Warb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 9: 36 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000767394



Common Names

  • Freycinetia Hemsleyi
  • Freycinetia Vine
  • Freycinetia Bush


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Description

Freycinetia hemsleyi (also called Formosa pandanus, Formosan pandanus, and Formosan screw pine, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Pandanaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 6 m tall. It is native to Taiwan and is found in the lowland forests of the island. It is also found in the Ryukyu Islands of Japan.

Uses & Benefits

Freycinetia hemsleyi 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 hemsleyi has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves with a hairy texture.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Freycinetia hemsleyi 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 hemsleyi

Freycinetia hemsleyi is native to Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. It can be found in tropical rainforests and other moist habitats.

Freycinetia hemsleyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Freycinetia hemsleyi?

Freycinetia hemsleyi

What is the common name of Freycinetia hemsleyi?

Hemsley's screw pine

Where is Freycinetia hemsleyi native to?

Papua New Guinea

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-306241: Based on the initial data import
Otto Warburg (1859-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warb.' in the authors string.