Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
arenicola
ID:
726850

Status:
valid

Authors:
Huynh

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Candollea 54: 151 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726183



Common Names

  • Pandanus arenicola
  • Beach Screw Pine
  • Beach Pandan


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Description

Pandanus arenicola (also called Sand Pandanus, among many other common names) is a shrub with a woody stem and small, white flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Pandanus arenicola is used for its medicinal properties and as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for making baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pandanus arenicola is a small, white, fragrant flower. The seed is a single-seeded nut-like capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pandanus arenicola can be propagated by seed or by stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a moist, sandy soil. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Pandanus arenicola

Pandanus arenicola is found in Australia.

Pandanus arenicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pandanus arenicola?

Pandanus arenicola

What is the common name of Pandanus arenicola?

Sand pandanus

What is the flowering season of Pandanus arenicola?

Summer

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-285559: Based on the initial data import
Kim-Lang Huynh (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huynh' in the authors string.