Freycinetia marantifolia
Hemsl.
Pandanaceae Edible: Fruit, Flower petals - bracts
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Description
A climbing plant in the Pandanaceae family native to tropical wet regions. It produces edible fruit and colorful flower bracts.
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Edible Uses
The fruit and flower petals (bracts) are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in the wet tropics.
Where It Grows
Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Solomon Islands,
Synonyms
Freycinetia biroi Warb.Freycinetia naumannii Warb.
References (2)
- Sinaga, N. I, et al, 2021, The taxonomy, ecology, leaf anatomy and utilization of Freycinetia macrostachya, Pandanaceae in New Guinea. 2nd Biennial Conference of Tropical Biodiversity. Earth and Environmental Science 886
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
