Pandanus acaulescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acaulescens
ID:
727484
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.St.John
Source:
wcs
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Pacific Sci. 19: 528 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726817
Common Names
- Stemless Screwpine
- Stemless Pandanus
- Stemless Pandan
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pandanus acaulescens (also called Dwarf Screw Pine, among many other common names) is a small, slow-growing shrub native to tropical regions of the world. It has long, slender leaves with a spiral pattern and a woody stem. It is found in tropical moist forests, swamps, and wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Pandanus acaulescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and dysentery.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pandanus acaulescens is a small, white or yellowish flower with four petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pandanus acaulescens is a slow-growing, terrestrial plant that can be propagated by cuttings. It prefers a nutrient-rich substrate and a moderate to high light intensity. It is best cultivated in a well-lit area with a temperature of 22-28°C (72-82°F). It can also be propagated by dividing the plant into several parts and replanting them in the substrate.
Where to Find Pandanus acaulescens
Pandanus acaulescens is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.
Pandanus acaulescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pandanus acaulescens?
Pandanus acaulescens
What is the optimal pH range for Pandanus acaulescens?
6.0-7.5
What is the optimal temperature range for Pandanus acaulescens?
72-82°F
Species in the Pandanus genus
Pandanus marojejicus, Pandanus kuepferi, Pandanus insuetus, Pandanus tazoanii, Pandanus fetosus, Pandanus maromokotrensis, Pandanus polyglossus, Pandanus sechellarum, Pandanus schoddei, Pandanus scopula, Pandanus scortechinii, Pandanus saxatilis, Pandanus semiarmatus, Pandanus serratus, Pandanus scopulorum, Pandanus scabrifolius, Pandanus salailuaensis, Pandanus sambiranensis, Pandanus samoensis, Pandanus sandakanensis, Pandanus sarasinorum, Pandanus sphaeroideus, Pandanus spicatus, Pandanus spinifer, Pandanus spinistigmaticus, Pandanus spondiophyllus, Pandanus stellatus, Pandanus stelliger, Pandanus spiralis, Pandanus simplex, Pandanus singaporensis, Pandanus sinicola, Pandanus sphaerocephalus, Pandanus solms-laubachii, Pandanus solomonensis, Pandanus sparganioides, Pandanus spathulatus, Pandanus sibuyanensis, Pandanus pygmaeus, Pandanus pugnax, Pandanus pulcher, Pandanus punctulatus, Pandanus purpurascens, Pandanus pyramidalis, Pandanus quadrifidus, Pandanus pungens, Pandanus pristis, Pandanus prainii, Pandanus pseudolais, Pandanus prostratus,
Species in the Pandanaceae family
Freycinetia abbreviata, Freycinetia acicularis, Freycinetia acuta, Freycinetia acutifolia, Freycinetia admiraltiensis, Freycinetia amoena, Freycinetia ancistrosperma, Freycinetia andajensis, Freycinetia angakumiana, Freycinetia angulata, Freycinetia angusta, Freycinetia angustifolia, Freycinetia angustissima, Freycinetia apayaoensis, Freycinetia apoensis, Freycinetia arborea, Freycinetia archboldiana, Freycinetia arfakiana, Freycinetia aruensis, Freycinetia atocensis, Freycinetia awaiarensis, Freycinetia backeri, Freycinetia banksii, Freycinetia bassa, Freycinetia baueriana, Freycinetia beccarii, Freycinetia bicolor, Freycinetia biloba, Freycinetia biroi, Freycinetia bismarckensis, Freycinetia boluboluensis, Freycinetia bomberaiensis, Freycinetia boninensis, Freycinetia bornensis, Freycinetia bosaviensis, Freycinetia brachyclada, Freycinetia brassii, Freycinetia breviauriculata, Freycinetia brevifolia, Freycinetia brevipedunculata, Freycinetia brevis, Freycinetia bulusanensis, Freycinetia candeliformis, Freycinetia carnosa, Freycinetia caudata, Freycinetia celebica, Freycinetia chartacea, Freycinetia ciliaris, Freycinetia coagmentata, Freycinetia cochleatisperma,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-285674: Based on the initial data import
Harold St. John (1892-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.St.John' in the authors string.