Status:
valid
Authors:
T.L.Wu
Source:
wcs
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Fl. Hainan. 4: 535 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000728088
Common Names
- Austrosinensis Pandanus
- Pandanus Austrosinensis
- Austrosinensis Pandanus
Synonyms
- Pandanus austrosinensis longifolius L.Y.Zhou & X.W.Zhong [unknown]
- Pandanus austrosinensis austrosinensis [unknown]
Description
Pandanus austrosinensis (also called Southern Screw Pine, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates, and its leaves are long and narrow with sharp tips. Its flowers are small and yellowish-green.
Uses & Benefits
Pandanus austrosinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of food for animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pandanus austrosinensis has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seed is a three-celled capsule containing numerous small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pandanus austrosinensis is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is frost-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. Pruning and deadheading are recommended to encourage new growth and flowering.
Where to Find Pandanus austrosinensis
Pandanus austrosinensis can be found in the Philippines.
Pandanus austrosinensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pandanus austrosinensis?
Pandanus austrosinensis
What family does Pandanus austrosinensis belong to?
Pandanaceae
What is the natural habitat of Pandanus austrosinensis?
Tropical and subtropical forests
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
Te-Lin Wu (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.L.Wu' in the authors string.