Freycinetia viriosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viriosa
ID:
768303
Status:
valid
Authors:
Huynh
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Candollea 57: 64 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000767636
Common Names
- Freycinetia viriosa
- Viriosa Freycinetia
- Viriosa Pandanus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Freycinetia viriosa (also called Pandanus viriosus, 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 viriosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used to make mats and baskets.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Freycinetia viriosa has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Freycinetia viriosa is a species of flowering plant in the family Pandanaceae. It is native to the Philippines and is found in lowland forests. It is a climbing shrub that can grow up to 10 m in height. Propagation is done through stem cuttings or by air layering. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is also tolerant of drought and salt spray.
Where to Find Freycinetia viriosa
Freycinetia viriosa is native to tropical rainforests in New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.
Freycinetia viriosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Freycinetia viriosa?
Freycinetia viriosa
What is the common name of Freycinetia viriosa?
Viriosa
What is the family of Freycinetia viriosa?
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-306469: Based on the initial data import
Kim-Lang Huynh (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huynh' in the authors string.