Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Species:
oblanceolata
ID:
768184

Status:
valid

Authors:
Martelli

Source:
wcs

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Webbia 3: 176 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000767517



Common Names

  • Freycinetia oblanceolata
  • Oblong Pandanus
  • Oblong Screwpine


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Description

Freycinetia oblanceolata (also called Pandan, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Pandanaceae. It is a shrub or small tree with long, thin, leathery leaves, and small, white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia, New Guinea, and the Philippines, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Freycinetia oblanceolata is used as a source of food, and its leaves are used to make rope and baskets. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Freycinetia oblanceolata has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Freycinetia oblanceolata can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment and given plenty of light.

Where to Find Freycinetia oblanceolata

Freycinetia oblanceolata can be found in the Philippines and Sulawesi.

Freycinetia oblanceolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Freycinetia oblanceolata?

Freycinetia oblanceolata

What is the common name of Freycinetia oblanceolata?

Screwpine

Where is Freycinetia oblanceolata 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-306356: Based on the initial data import
Ugolino Martelli (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Martelli' in the authors string.