Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
cephalotus
ID:
728114

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.C.Stone

Source:
wcs

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Mauritius Inst. Bull. 7: 13 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727447



Common Names

  • Cephalotus Screw Pine
  • Capitatum St. John's Wort
  • Caprifolium St. John's Wort


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Description

Pandanus cephalotus (also called Screw Pine, among many other common names) is a tropical evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It grows in coastal areas and in swamps, and has large, spiky leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Pandanus cephalotus has been used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a source of food for humans and animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pandanus cephalotus 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 cephalotus is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands. It is a slow-growing plant that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Division can be done by carefully dividing the rootball and replanting the divisions.

Where to Find Pandanus cephalotus

Pandanus cephalotus can be found in the tropical regions of Australia, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands.

Pandanus cephalotus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pandanus cephalotus?

Pandanus cephalotus

What is the common name of Pandanus cephalotus?

Headed Screwpine

Where is Pandanus cephalotus native to?

Australia

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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