Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
ambongensis
ID:
728486

Status:
valid

Authors:
Martelli

Source:
wcs

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Mém. Inst. Sci. Madagascar, Sér. B, Biol. Vég. 3: 83 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727819



Common Names

  • Ambong Pandanus
  • Ambong Screw Pine
  • Ambong Pandan


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Description

Pandanus ambongensis (also called Ambong Screwpine, among many other common names) is a tropical evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, sandy soils and is characterized by its long, spiraling leaves and fragrant flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pandanus ambongensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in the production of herbal teas and extracts for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pandanus ambongensis is a small, yellow-green flower with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pandanus ambongensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn and the divisions should be planted in a sunny, sheltered spot in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Pandanus ambongensis

Pandanus ambongensis can be found in Madagascar.

Pandanus ambongensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pandanus ambongensis?

Pandanus ambongensis

What is the family of Pandanus ambongensis?

Pandanaceae

What is the common name of Pandanus ambongensis?

Ambong 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-285834: Based on the initial data import
Ugolino Martelli (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Martelli' in the authors string.