Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Species:
urvilleana
ID:
768295

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hombr. & Jacquinot ex Decne.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Voy. Pôle Sud : 83 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000767628



Common Names

  • Freycinetia urvilleana
  • Urvilleana Freycinetia
  • Urvilleana Pandanus


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Description

Freycinetia urvilleana (also called Pandanus urvilleanus, among many other common names) is a species of climbing plant in the Pandanaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, and is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants. It has long, thin, waxy leaves that are arranged in a spiral pattern.

Uses & Benefits

Freycinetia urvilleana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used to make mats and baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Freycinetia urvilleana has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Freycinetia urvilleana is a shrub or small tree, up to 4 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, moist soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Freycinetia urvilleana

Freycinetia urvilleana is native to tropical rainforests in New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.

Freycinetia urvilleana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Freycinetia urvilleana?

Freycinetia urvilleana

What is the common name of Freycinetia urvilleana?

Urvilleana

What is the family of Freycinetia urvilleana?

Pandanaceae

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-306461: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Decaisne (1807-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Decne.' in the authors string.
Jacques Bernard Hombron (1798-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hombr.' in the authors string.
Honoré Jacquinot (1815-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacquinot' in the authors string.