Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
barai
ID:
728827

Status:
valid

Authors:
Martelli

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. 3: 1126 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000728160



Common Names

  • Barai Pandanus
  • Pandanus Barai
  • Pandanus Barai Sp


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Description

Pandanus barai (also called Bara'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 barai is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues and to reduce inflammation. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pandanus barai is yellow in color and star-shaped. It has five petals and five sepals. The seed of Pandanus barai is a black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Pandanus barai are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pandanus barai is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a mixture of sand and peat. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, sheltered spot until they have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be planted out in the garden.

Where to Find Pandanus barai

Pandanus barai can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Indian Ocean, including India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Pandanus barai FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pandanus barai?

Pandanus barai

What is the common name of Pandanus barai?

Barai Screw Pine

What is the natural habitat of Pandanus barai?

Pandanus barai is native to Southeast Asia and is found in moist, tropical 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-285876: Based on the initial data import
Ugolino Martelli (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Martelli' in the authors string.