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Freycinetia reineckei
Scientific Name: Freycinetia reineckei
Family: Pandanaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Tree
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Freycinetia reineckei
Freycinetia reineckei, also known as 'ie'ie (Chamorro: Fianiti), is a species belonging to the genus Freycinetia within the family Pandanaceae.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a liana, or climbing vine, so it may be tempting for animals to chew or climb.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Freycinetia reineckei Warb. ex Reinecke
- Family: Pandanaceae
- Rank: Species
- Synonym: Freycinetia mariannensis Merr.
- Taxonomic Serial Number: 896125
Distribution and Habitat
- Freycinetia reineckei is native to Guam, Samoa and other pacific islands.
- It can be found in ravine forests and limestone forests.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Freycinetia reineckei is a herbaceous liana, which is a woody climbing vine.
- It is dioecious, meaning it has separate male and female plants.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- This species is used by the mosquito Ochlerotatus samoanus for oviposition (laying eggs).
- The Marianas Fruit Bat eagerly feeds on the pollen of its inflorescence on the island of Guam.
- It may be bird-pollinated in addition to bat-pollinated.
Quirky Facts
- In Samoa, Freycinetia reineckei occasionally produces bisexual spikes and flowers, even though it is usually dioecious.
Further Information
- EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): https://eol.org/
- Pl@ntNet: https://identify.plantnet.org/
- Vanuaflora
- PlantSystematics.org