Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
alveolatus
ID:
725681

Status:
valid

Authors:
Huynh

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Neuchâteloise Sci. Nat. 122: 36 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725014



Common Names

  • Pandanus alveolatus
  • Screw Pine
  • Honeycomb Screw Pine


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Description

Pandanus alveolatus (also called Alveolate Pandanus, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to tropical regions. It has small, yellow flowers and glossy, dark green leaves. It grows best in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pandanus alveolatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pandanus alveolatus has yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round nut. The seedlings have two opposite, sessile leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pandanus alveolatus is a small tree, up to 10 m tall. It is propagated by seeds. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. The seedlings should be transplanted to individual pots when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.

Where to Find Pandanus alveolatus

Pandanus alveolatus is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Pandanus alveolatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pandanus alveolatus?

Pandanus alveolatus

What is the family of Pandanus alveolatus?

Pandanaceae

What is the common name of Pandanus alveolatus?

Honeycomb pandanus

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-285373: Based on the initial data import
Kim-Lang Huynh (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huynh' in the authors string.