Pandanus alatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alatus
ID:
727380
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.St.John
Source:
wcs
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Pacific Sci. 27: 83 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726713
Common Names
- Winged Pandanus
- Pandanus alatus
- Winged Screw Pine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pandanus alatus (also called Winged Screw-pine, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa and Madagascar. It grows in wet, marshy habitats, and has long, slender stems with small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Pandanus alatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, rheumatism, and as a diuretic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pandanus alatus is a white or cream colored, five-petaled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pandanus alatus can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is best grown in a sheltered spot in full sun or light shade.
Where to Find Pandanus alatus
Pandanus alatus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Asia, Africa, and South America.
Pandanus alatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pandanus alatus?
Pandanus alatus
What is the common name of Pandanus alatus?
Winged pandanus
Where is Pandanus alatus found?
It is found in tropical regions of the world.
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-285657: Based on the initial data import
Harold St. John (1892-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.St.John' in the authors string.