Freycinetia lepida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lepida
ID:
768118
Status:
valid
Authors:
Huynh
Source:
wcs
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Candollea 52: 378 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000767451
Common Names
- Freycinetia lepida
- Lepida Climbing Pandanus
- Lepida Pandanus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Freycinetia lepida (also called Maori Honeysuckle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Pandanaceae. It is a woody climber native to New Zealand and the Kermadec Islands, and is found in coastal and lowland forests. It has small, leathery leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Freycinetia lepida is used as an ornamental plant and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a food source and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Freycinetia lepida has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Freycinetia lepida is a fast-growing, evergreen climber that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is best grown in a sheltered, sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Freycinetia lepida
Freycinetia lepida is found in New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu.
Freycinetia lepida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Freycinetia lepida?
Freycinetia lepida
What is the common name of Freycinetia lepida?
Screwpine
Where is Freycinetia lepida 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-306296: Based on the initial data import
Kim-Lang Huynh (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huynh' in the authors string.