Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
butayei
ID:
727925

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Rev. Cult. Colon. 10: 15 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727258



Common Names

  • Pandanus butayei
  • Butay's Pandanus
  • Butay's Screw Pine


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Description

Pandanus butayei (also called Butay'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 butayei is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and as a medicinal herb in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pandanus butayei has small, white flowers with yellow centres. The flowers are followed by small, round, yellow-green fruits. The fruits contain several seeds, which are black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pandanus butayei is a shrub or small tree that grows in sandy soils in open forests and woodlands. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. The seedlings should be kept moist until they are established.

Where to Find Pandanus butayei

Pandanus butayei is endemic to the Philippines. It is found in the forests of Mindanao Island.

Pandanus butayei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pandanus butayei?

Pandanus butayei

What is the common name of Pandanus butayei?

Butay's Pandanus

What is the natural habitat of Pandanus butayei?

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,

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