Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Species:
pritchardii
ID:
768216

Status:
valid

Authors:
Seem.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Fl. Vit. : 288 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000767549



Common Names

  • Freycinetia pritchardii
  • Pritchardii Climbing Pandanus
  • Pritchardii Pandanus


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Description

Freycinetia pritchardii (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 pritchardii is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a source of food, as its leaves and fruits are edible.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Freycinetia pritchardii has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Freycinetia pritchardii 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 pritchardii

Freycinetia pritchardii is native to the Solomon Islands and can be found in the tropical forests of the islands.

Freycinetia pritchardii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Freycinetia pritchardii?

Freycinetia pritchardii

What is the common name of Freycinetia pritchardii?

Pritchard's Screwpine

What is the natural habitat of Freycinetia pritchardii?

Tropical rainforests

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,

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