Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Species:
insignis
ID:
768078

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
wcs

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Rumphia 1: 158 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000767411

Common Names

  • Freycinetia Insignis
  • Freycinetia Vine
  • Freycinetia Bush

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Description

Freycinetia insignis (also called Formosa pandanus, Formosan pandanus, and Formosan screw pine, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Pandanaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 6 m tall. It is native to Taiwan and is found in the lowland forests of the island. It is also found in the Ryukyu Islands of Japan.

Uses & Benefits

Freycinetia insignis 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Freycinetia insignis sub. insignis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Freycinetia insignis has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves with a hairy texture.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Freycinetia insignis can be propagated through seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a potting mix with a high organic content. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Freycinetia insignis

Freycinetia insignis is native to Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. It can be found in tropical rainforests and other moist habitats.

Freycinetia insignis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Freycinetia insignis?

Freycinetia insignis

What is the common name of Freycinetia insignis?

Insignis screw pine

Where is Freycinetia insignis native to?

Indonesia, 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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