Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
brookei
ID:
727858

Status:
valid

Authors:
Martelli

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Queensland 45: 26 (1933 publ. 1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727191



Common Names

  • Pandanus Brookei
  • Brookei Pandanus
  • Brookei


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Synonyms

  • Pandanus somersetensis H.St.John [unknown]
  • Pandanus cordatus H.St.John [unknown]

Description

Pandanus brookei (also called Brooke's Screw Pine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Pandanaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in a variety of habitats, from coastal areas to mountain forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pandanus brookei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pandanus brookei is yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pandanus brookei is a perennial herb that is native to Australia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Pandanus brookei

Pandanus brookei is native to New Guinea.

Pandanus brookei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pandanus brookei?

Pandanus brookei

What is the common name of Pandanus brookei?

Brooke's Pandanus

What is the natural habitat of Pandanus brookei?

Tropical rainforest

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-285753: Based on the initial data import
Ugolino Martelli (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Martelli' in the authors string.