Freycinetia longifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longifolia
ID:
768128
Status:
valid
Authors:
Huynh
Source:
wcs
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Candollea 52: 374 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000767461
Common Names
- Freycinetia longifolia
- Longifolia Climbing Pandanus
- Longifolia Pandanus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Freycinetia longifolia (also called Long-leaved Pandanus, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Pandanaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall and is native to New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu. It is found in tropical moist lowland forests and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Freycinetia longifolia 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 longifolia has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and thin, with long, narrow leaves.
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Freycinetia longifolia 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 longifolia
Freycinetia longifolia is found in New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu.
Freycinetia longifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Freycinetia longifolia?
Freycinetia longifolia
What is the common name of Freycinetia longifolia?
Screwpine
Where is Freycinetia longifolia 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-306304: Based on the initial data import
Kim-Lang Huynh (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huynh' in the authors string.