Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Species:
insueta
ID:
771452

Status:
valid

Authors:
Huynh

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 125: 74 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770785



Common Names

  • Insular Freycinetia
  • Insular Freycinetia
  • Insular Freycinetia


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Description

Freycinetia insueta (also called Insular Pandanus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Solomon Islands. It has long, narrow leaves and produces clusters of small, white flowers in the summer. It grows in moist, sandy soils and is often found in open woodlands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Freycinetia insueta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Freycinetia insueta has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, round leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Freycinetia insueta can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is best to keep the soil moist but not soggy. It is relatively easy to care for and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures.

Where to Find Freycinetia insueta

Freycinetia insueta is native to Australia and can be found in tropical and subtropical rainforests.

Freycinetia insueta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Freycinetia insueta?

Freycinetia insueta

What is the common name of Freycinetia insueta?

Unusual Pandanus

What type of plant is Freycinetia insueta?

Tree

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-309492: Based on the initial data import
Kim-Lang Huynh (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huynh' in the authors string.