Freycinetia simulatrix - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
simulatrix
ID:
768257
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.C.Stone
Source:
wcs
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 24: 362 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000767590
Common Names
- Simulatrix Screw Pine
- Simulatrix Screwpalm
- Simulatrix Pandanus
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Freycinetia simulatrix (also called False Silky Pandanus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Pandanaceae family. It is a climbing shrub with long, thin, pointed leaves. It is native to tropical rainforests of New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, and is found in lowland and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Freycinetia simulatrix is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a ground cover, and as a hedge plant. It is also used to make traditional handicrafts such as baskets and mats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Freycinetia simulatrix has white flowers with a yellow center and red bracts. The seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Freycinetia simulatrix can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can withstand temperatures as low as -5°C. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape or size.
Where to Find Freycinetia simulatrix
Freycinetia simulatrix is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in the tropical forests of Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
Freycinetia simulatrix FAQ
What is the scientific name of Freycinetia simulatrix?
Freycinetia simulatrix
What are the common names of Freycinetia simulatrix?
Climbing Pandanus, Pandanus simulatrix
What is the native range of Freycinetia simulatrix?
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-306426: Based on the initial data import
Benjamin Clemens Stone (1933-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.C.Stone' in the authors string.