Freycinetia scitula - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scitula
ID:
771459
Status:
valid
Authors:
Huynh
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 125: 79 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770792
Common Names
- Scitula Freycinetia
- Scitula Freycinetia
- Scitula Freycinetia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Freycinetia scitula (also called Scitula Pandanus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Solomon Islands. It has long, narrow leaves and produces clusters of small, white flowers in the summer. It grows in moist, sandy soils and is often found in open woodlands and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Freycinetia scitula is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antimicrobial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Freycinetia scitula has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, round leaf.
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Freycinetia scitula can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is best to keep the soil moist but not soggy. It is relatively easy to care for and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures.
Where to Find Freycinetia scitula
Freycinetia scitula can be found in tropical rainforests in New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.
Freycinetia scitula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Freycinetia scitula?
Freycinetia scitula
What is the natural habitat of Freycinetia scitula?
Tropical rainforest
What are the common names of Freycinetia scitula?
Scitula Vine
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-309499: Based on the initial data import
Kim-Lang Huynh (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huynh' in the authors string.