Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Species:
leptophylla
ID:
768119

Status:
valid

Authors:
Martelli

Source:
wcs

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Webbia 3: 20 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000767452

Common Names

  • Freycinetia leptophylla
  • Leptophylla Climbing Pandanus
  • Leptophylla Pandanus

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Description

Freycinetia leptophylla (also called Maori Honeysuckle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Pandanaceae. It is a woody climber native to New Zealand and the Kermadec Islands, and is found in coastal and lowland forests. It has small, leathery leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Freycinetia leptophylla is used as an ornamental plant and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a food source and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Freycinetia leptophylla has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Freycinetia leptophylla can be propagated through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plants should be grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Freycinetia leptophylla

Freycinetia leptophylla is found in New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu.

Freycinetia leptophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Freycinetia leptophylla?

Freycinetia leptophylla

What is the common name of Freycinetia leptophylla?

Screwpine

Where is Freycinetia leptophylla 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-306297: Based on the initial data import
Ugolino Martelli (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Martelli' in the authors string.