Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
amicalis
ID:
724076

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.St.John

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Rev. Gen. Pandanus 56: 3 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000723409



Common Names

  • Pandanus amicalis
  • Friendly Pandanus
  • Pandanus Amicalis


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Description

Pandanus amicalis (also called 'Friendly Screwpine', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the South Pacific islands. It grows in moist, sandy soils, usually in sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pandanus amicalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of food for livestock, and for its essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pandanus amicalis has yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pandanus amicalis is a shrub that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the tips of the stems in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm, bright location until they are well-rooted. It can also be propagated by layering, where a branch is bent down and covered with soil, and the roots will form at the point where the branch touches the soil.

Where to Find Pandanus amicalis

Pandanus amicalis is native to the Caribbean and can be found in wet, open areas such as marshes and swamps.

Pandanus amicalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pandanus amicalis?

Pandanus amicalis

What is the common name of Pandanus amicalis?

Friendly Pandanus

Where is Pandanus amicalis found?

It is found in the tropical rainforests of New Caledonia

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-285104: Based on the initial data import
Harold St. John (1892-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.St.John' in the authors string.