Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
akeassii
ID:
727198

Status:
valid

Authors:
Huynh

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 109: 345 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726531



Common Names

  • Pandanus Akeassii
  • Akeassii Pandanus
  • Akeassii Hoya


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Description

Pandanus akeassii (also called Akeassii screwpine, among many other common names) is a shrub-like plant with long, narrow leaves and a thick, woody stem. It is native to Southeast Asia and typically grows in wet, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pandanus akeassii is used for its edible fruits and leaves, which are used to make traditional medicines.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pandanus akeassii var. akeassii
Pandanus akeassii var. limitaneus Huynh

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pandanus akeassii has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single cotyledon, a single pair of true leaves, and a single pair of stipules.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pandanus akeassii is an aquatic plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It requires moist soil and full sun or partial shade. It is best to plant the seeds in a shallow container of water and keep the water level consistent. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into small sections and replanted in the same container or a new container.

Where to Find Pandanus akeassii

Pandanus akeassii is native to tropical Africa.

Pandanus akeassii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pandanus akeassii?

Pandanus akeassii

What are the common names of Pandanus akeassii?

Akeassii screwpine

What is the growth rate of Pandanus akeassii?

Slow

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-285622: Based on the initial data import
Kim-Lang Huynh (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huynh' in the authors string.