Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Species:
macrostachya
ID:
768140

Status:
valid

Authors:
Martelli

Source:
wcs

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Webbia 3: 175 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000767473

Common Names

  • Freycinetia macrostachya
  • Macrostachya Climbing Pandanus
  • Macrostachya Pandanus

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Description

Freycinetia macrostachya (also called Long-spiked 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 macrostachya 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 macrostachya has small, white flowers that are clustered together in the leaf axils. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are arranged in opposite pairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Freycinetia macrostachya 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 macrostachya

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

Freycinetia macrostachya FAQ

What is the scientific name of Freycinetia macrostachya?

Freycinetia macrostachya

What is the common name of Freycinetia macrostachya?

Climbing Pandanus

Where is Freycinetia macrostachya native to?

New Guinea

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-306315: Based on the initial data import
Ugolino Martelli (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Martelli' in the authors string.