Slender Climbing Pandan
A tropical plant. It grows in tropical and subtropical places. In tropical Queensland it grows from sea level to 1250 m altitude. It needs a protected, partly shady position. It is damaged by drought and frost.
Also known as:
Giant climbing pandan
Synonyms
- Freycinetia gladiifolia Martelli
Edible Portion
- Fruit
Where does Slender Climbing Pandan grow?
Found in: Australia, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG
Notes: There are about 100-175 Freycinetia species.
Growing Slender Climbing Pandan
Cultivation: It is grown by dividing the stem. They can be grown from seed.
Edible Uses: The fruit are eaten but burn the back of the throat possibly due to oxalates.
Production: In Australia, fruit occur from January to April.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
References
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Cooper, W. and Cooper, W., 2004, Fruits of the Australian Tropical Rainforest. Nokomis Editions, Victoria, Australia. p 382
Cronin, L., 1989, The Concise Australian Flora. Reed. p 255
Edible and Useful Native Plants (off internet)
Elliot, W.R., & Jones, D.L., 1992, Encyclopedia of Australian Plants suitable for cultivation. Vol 4. Lothian. p 318
Jackes, B.R., 2001, Plants of the Tropics. Rainforest to Heath. An Identification Guide. James Cook University. p 72
Jones, D.L. & Gray, B., 1977, Australian Climbing Plants. Reed. p 104
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Townsend, K., 1994, Across the Top. Gardening with Australian Plants in the tropics. Society for Growing Australian Plants, Townsville Branch Inc. p 220