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freycinetia
Scientific Name: Freycinetia
Family: Pandanaceae
Category: Monocot
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Freycinetia: A Climbing Wonder
The genus Freycinetia belongs to the flowering plant family Pandanaceae and encompasses approximately 180-200 species. These plants are often found as climbers in tropical regions.
Considerations for Pets
- Several Freycinetia species are climbing shrubs.
- Freycinetia are woody climbers.
- Some species are described as having red berries.
Considerations for Children
- Several Freycinetia species are climbing shrubs.
- Freycinetia are woody climbers.
- Some species are described as having red berries.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Freycinetia Gaudich.
- Family: Pandanaceae (screwpalm family)
- Order: Pandanales
- Class: Monocots
- Synonyms:
- Freycinetia angulata C.B.Rob. ex Martelli
Common Names
- 'Ie'ie (specifically for Freycinetia arborea)
- Kiekie (specifically for Freycinetia banksii)
- Climbing Pandan (for Freycinetia sumatrana var sumatrana)
- 'Ie (for Freycinetia arborea)
Distribution and Habitat
- Freycinetia species are distributed in coastal or marshy areas.
- Freycinetia arborea is endemic to the Pacific Islands and is indigenous to most of the Main Hawaiian Islands and the Marquesas Islands (Hiva Oa, Nuku Hiva).
- Freycinetia banksii is native to New Zealand.
- Freycinetia excelsa is found in Australia.
- A new species, Freycinetia sessiliflora, was discovered on Mount Nyiut-Sambas.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Freycinetia are evergreen woody climbers.
- Stems can grow from 0.5-2 meters long.
- They have slender roots that grow along the stem.
- Some species are densely branched and brittle.
- They can be dioecious (separate male and female plants) or rarely monoecious.
Ecological Role
- The water that collects at the bases of Freycinetia arborea leaves provides a breeding site and juvenile habitat for two Hawaiian endemic damselfly species.
- Freycinetia banksii is noted as being the only member of the screw-pine family present within New Zealand.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Some Freycinetia species are pollinated by bats.
Quirky Facts
- The genus Freycinetia was named by Charles Gaudichaud-Beaupr (1789-1854) after Admiral Louis de Freycinet (1779-1842).
Further Information
- ARKive provides photos and facts about Freycinetia.
- More information is available from the Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden regarding Freycinetia multiflora.
- Additional resources can be found at the Department of Applied Sciences, University of Otago, New Zealand, concerning Freycinetia baueriana.