Freycinetia elegantula - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elegantula
ID:
768010
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.C.Stone
Source:
wcs
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 22: 137 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000767343
Common Names
- Freycinetia elegantula
- Christmas Star Vine
- Coral Vine
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Freycinetia elegantula (also called Bird's Nest Pandanus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Pandanaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree with long, slender stems and spirally arranged leaves. It is native to tropical Asia, from India to the Philippines, and is found in moist forests, along streams, and in other wet habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Freycinetia elegantula 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 elegantula has small white flowers, with a single seed in each berry. The seedlings are small and green, with a single seedling per berry.
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Freycinetia elegantula is a species of flowering plant in the family Pandanaceae. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Freycinetia elegantula
Freycinetia elegantula can be found in tropical forests in Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
Freycinetia elegantula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Freycinetia elegantula?
Freycinetia elegantula
What is the common name of Freycinetia elegantula?
Freycinetia
Where is Freycinetia elegantula native to?
Indonesia, New Guinea, and the Philippines
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-306196: Based on the initial data import
Benjamin Clemens Stone (1933-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.C.Stone' in the authors string.