Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
burmanicus
ID:
726031

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.C.Stone

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 34: 177 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725364



Common Names

  • Burmese Screwpine
  • Pandanus Burmanicus
  • Burmese Pandanus


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Description

Pandanus burmanicus (also called Burmese Screwpine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Pandanaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia. It is an evergreen shrub with long, narrow leaves and clusters of fragrant, yellow-green flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pandanus burmanicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and indoors. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pandanus burmanicus has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown and covered with a fleshy, orange-brown aril. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pandanus burmanicus can be propagated by stem cuttings. Cut a stem about 10 cm long and remove the lower leaves. Place the cutting in a potting mix and keep it in a warm, humid environment. Water the cutting regularly and it should root within a few weeks. Once the roots have developed, the cutting can be transplanted into a larger pot.

Where to Find Pandanus burmanicus

Pandanus burmanicus is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, such as Thailand, Myanmar, and Vietnam.

Pandanus burmanicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pandanus burmanicus?

Pandanus burmanicus

What is the common name of Pandanus burmanicus?

Burmese Screw Pine

What type of plant is Pandanus burmanicus?

Pandanus burmanicus is a species of plant in the Pandanaceae family.

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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