Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
amaryllifolius
ID:
727296

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roxb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Encycl. Pl. : 820 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726629



Common Names

  • Spiny Pandanus
  • Pandanus amaryllifolius
  • Spiny Screw Pine


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Description

Pandanus amaryllifolius (also called Screw pine, among many other common names) is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It is an upright plant with long, sword-shaped leaves and can be found in moist, shady areas. It is found in the wetlands of India, Indonesia, and Malaysia.

Uses & Benefits

Pandanus amaryllifolius is used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, rheumatism, and as a diuretic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pandanus amaryllifolius 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 amaryllifolius can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers moist soil and partial shade. It can be grown in aquariums or in moist soil in a pot.

Where to Find Pandanus amaryllifolius

Pandanus amaryllifolius is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Asia, Africa, and South America.

Pandanus amaryllifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pandanus amaryllifolius?

Pandanus amaryllifolius

What is the common name of Pandanus amaryllifolius?

Screw Pine

What is the natural habitat of Pandanus amaryllifolius?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, such as India, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands

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,

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