Freycinetia hydra - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hydra
ID:
768068
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.C.Stone
Source:
wcs
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Pacific Sci. 33: 149 (1979 publ. 1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000767401
Common Names
- Freycinetia Hydra
- Freycinetia Vine
- Freycinetia Bush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Freycinetia hydra (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 hydra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a ground cover, and as a hedge plant. It is also used to make traditional handicrafts such as baskets and mats.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Freycinetia hydra sub. hydraFreycinetia hydra sub. apodistigma Huynh
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Freycinetia hydra 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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Freycinetia hydra can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be kept in a sunny or partially shaded position.
Where to Find Freycinetia hydra
Freycinetia hydra is native to Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. It can be found in tropical rainforests and other moist habitats.
Freycinetia hydra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Freycinetia hydra?
Freycinetia hydra
What is the common name of Freycinetia hydra?
Hydra screw pine
Where is Freycinetia hydra native to?
Indonesia, 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-306248: Based on the initial data import
Benjamin Clemens Stone (1933-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.C.Stone' in the authors string.