Freycinetia perryana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
perryana
ID:
768202
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.C.Stone
Source:
wcs
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 22: 133 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000767535
Common Names
- Freycinetia perryana
- Perry's Pandanus
- Perry's Screwpine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Freycinetia perryana (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 perryana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating skin ailments and as a tonic for the digestive system.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Freycinetia perryana has small, white 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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Freycinetia perryana 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 perryana
Freycinetia perryana can be found in the Philippines and Sulawesi.
Freycinetia perryana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Freycinetia perryana?
Freycinetia perryana
What are the common names of Freycinetia perryana?
Climbing Pandanus, Pandanus perryanus
What is the native range of Freycinetia perryana?
Indo-Malesia
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-306375: Based on the initial data import
Benjamin Clemens Stone (1933-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.C.Stone' in the authors string.