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freycinetia

Scientific Name: Freycinetia mariannensis

Family: Pandanaceae

Category: Monocot

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Freycinetia: An Overview

Freycinetia is a genus comprising approximately 180-200 species of flowering plants within the family Pandanaceae (screw-pine family). These plants are often found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Considerations for Pets

  • Several species, such as Freycinetia banksii, are densely branched, woody climbers.

Considerations for Children

  • Several species, such as Freycinetia banksii, are densely branched, brittle, woody climbers.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Freycinetia Gaudich.
  • Family: Pandanaceae (screw-pine family)
  • Synonyms/Alternative Spellings: 'Ie'ie (for Freycinetia arborea)

Distribution and Habitat

  • The genus Freycinetia is distributed in coastal or marshy areas.
  • Freycinetia banksii (Kiekie) is native to New Zealand and prefers cool, moist sites in heavy shade.
  • Freycinetia arborea is indigenous to most of the Main Hawaiian Islands and the Marquesas Islands (Hiva Oa, Nuku Hiva).
  • Freycinetia excelsa is found in Australia.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Freycinetia species are typically evergreen, woody climbers.
  • Stems can grow from 0.5-2 meters long.
  • Freycinetia banksii is described as a densely branched, brittle, woody climbing shrub with flax-like leaves.
  • Some species have fleshy, often brightly colored bracts and red berries.

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.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Some species may be pollinated by bats.

Nomenclature and Etymology

  • The genus Freycinetia was named by Charles Gaudichaud-Beaupré (1789-1854) after Admiral Louis de Freycinet (1779-1842).

Conservation Status

  • Freycinetia excelsa is listed as Vulnerable in the Northern Territory of Australia.