Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Species:
forbesii
ID:
768030

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 24: 359 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000767363

Common Names

  • Freycinetia Forbesii
  • Freycinetia Vine
  • Freycinetia Bush

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Description

Freycinetia forbesii (also called Forbes' Pandanus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Pandanaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree growing to a height of up to 5 m. It is native to New Guinea and is found in open forests, coastal areas, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Freycinetia forbesii is used for making baskets, mats, and other handicrafts. It is also used as a food source, as the leaves are edible and can be cooked and eaten. The plant is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Freycinetia forbesii has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Freycinetia forbesii is an evergreen climber native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. When propagating from cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Freycinetia forbesii

Freycinetia forbesii can be found in tropical forests in Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

Freycinetia forbesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Freycinetia forbesii?

Freycinetia forbesii

What is the common name of Freycinetia forbesii?

Screwpine

Where is Freycinetia forbesii native to?

Australia, New Caledonia, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands

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,

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