Status:
valid
Authors:
Martelli
Source:
wcs
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Mém. Inst. Sci. Madagascar, Sér. B, Biol. Vég. 3: 150 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000728120
Common Names
- Bathiei Pandanus
- Pandanus Bathiei
- Bathiei Pandanus
Description
Pandanus bathiei (also called Bathie'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 bathiei is used as a traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pandanus bathiei 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 bathiei 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 bathiei
Pandanus bathiei can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Indian Ocean, including India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.
Pandanus bathiei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pandanus bathiei?
Pandanus bathiei
What family does Pandanus bathiei belong to?
Pandanaceae
What is the natural habitat of Pandanus bathiei?
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,