Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Species:
oblonga
ID:
768185

Status:
valid

Authors:
Huynh

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Candollea 57: 63 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000767518

Common Names

  • Freycinetia oblonga
  • Oblong Pandanus
  • Oblong Screwpine

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Description

Freycinetia oblonga (also called Pandan, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Pandanaceae. It is a shrub or small tree with long, thin, leathery leaves, and small, white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia, New Guinea, and the Philippines, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Freycinetia oblonga is used as a source of food, and its leaves are used to make rope and baskets. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Freycinetia oblonga 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Freycinetia oblonga can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment and given plenty of light.

Where to Find Freycinetia oblonga

Freycinetia oblonga can be found in the Philippines and Sulawesi.

Freycinetia oblonga FAQ

What is the scientific name of Freycinetia oblonga?

Freycinetia oblonga

What is the common name of Freycinetia oblonga?

Freycinetia

Where is Freycinetia oblonga native to?

Indonesia, New Guinea, and the Philippines

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-306357: Based on the initial data import
Kim-Lang Huynh (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huynh' in the authors string.