Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
aquaticus
ID:
728330

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 8: 329 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727663



Common Names

  • Screw Pine
  • Aquaticus Screw Pine
  • Marsh Screw Pine


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Synonyms

  • Pandanus spechtii H.St.John [unknown]
  • Pandanus kimberleyanus H.St.John [unknown]
  • Pandanus oblanceoloideus H.St.John [unknown]
  • Pandanus delestangii Martelli [unknown]

Description

Pandanus aquaticus (also called Water 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 aquaticus 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 aquaticus has small, white flowers, small seeds and seedlings with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pandanus aquaticus is a perennial plant that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Pandanus aquaticus

Pandanus aquaticus can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Pandanus aquaticus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pandanus aquaticus?

Pandanus aquaticus

What is the common name of Pandanus aquaticus?

Water Screw Pine

What is the natural habitat of Pandanus aquaticus?

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,

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