Pandanus aprilensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aprilensis
ID:
728324
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.St.John
Source:
wcs
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Pacific Sci. 27: 62 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727657
Common Names
- Screw Pine
- Aprilensis Screw Pine
- Marsh Screw Pine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pandanus aprilensis (also called April's Screw Pine, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to India, Sri Lanka and the Andaman Islands. It grows in moist, sandy and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pandanus aprilensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pandanus aprilensis has small, white flowers, small seeds and seedlings with a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pandanus aprilensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. It is best to keep the soil temperature at 70-75°F (21-24°C). Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be thinned to a spacing of 12-18 inches (30-45 cm).
Where to Find Pandanus aprilensis
Pandanus aprilensis can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Pandanus aprilensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pandanus aprilensis?
Pandanus aprilensis
What is the common name of Pandanus aprilensis?
April's Screw Pine
What is the natural habitat of Pandanus aprilensis?
Tropical rainforests and coastal areas
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-285815: Based on the initial data import
Harold St. John (1892-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.St.John' in the authors string.