Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Species:
petiolacea
ID:
768203

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr. & L.M.Perry

Source:
wcs

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 20: 157 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000767536



Common Names

  • Freycinetia petiolacea
  • Petiole Pandanus
  • Petiole Screwpine


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Description

Freycinetia petiolacea (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 petiolacea 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 petiolacea 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Freycinetia petiolacea 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 petiolacea

Freycinetia petiolacea can be found in the Philippines and Sulawesi.

Freycinetia petiolacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Freycinetia petiolacea?

Freycinetia petiolacea

What are the common names of Freycinetia petiolacea?

Climbing Pandanus, Pandanus petiolatus

What is the native range of Freycinetia petiolacea?

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-306376: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Lily May Perry (1895-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.M.Perry' in the authors string.