Kiekie (Freycinetia baueriana), 1790s

Dixson Library, State Library of NSW; Bequest of Sir William Dixson, 1952; DL PXX 1, Series 01, f. 1

Watercolour

Freycinetia baueriana, also known as Kiekie are found on Norfolk Island.

The fruit of Kiekies are eaten by rats.

Freycinetia baueriana (Kiekie) female plants are considered rare.

Freycinetia baueriana is named after Austrian botanical artist, Ferdinand Lucas Bauer.

A kiekie is also an ornamental sash worn around the waist by Tongan women and men.

Freycinetia baueriana are commonly known as Mountain rush and Palm-lily.