Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
balansae
ID:
728781

Status:
valid

Authors:
Solms

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 42: 45 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000728114



Common Names

  • Balansae Pandanus
  • Pandanus Balansae
  • Balansae Pandanus


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Synonyms

  • Barrotia balansae Brongn. [unknown]

Description

Pandanus balansae (also called Balansa's 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 balansae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating wounds, inflammation, and skin disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pandanus balansae 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pandanus balansae 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 balansae

Pandanus balansae can be found in India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.

Pandanus balansae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pandanus balansae?

Pandanus balansae

What family does Pandanus balansae belong to?

Pandanaceae

What is the natural habitat of Pandanus balansae?

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,

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