Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
ceylanicus
ID:
728153

Status:
valid

Authors:
Solms

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 42: 16 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727486



Common Names

  • Ceylanicus Pandanus
  • Screw Pine
  • Pandanus Palm


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Synonyms

  • Pandanus porrittianus Martelli [unknown]

Description

Pandanus ceylanicus (also called Ceylon 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 ceylanicus is used as a natural dye for fabrics, as a flavoring agent in food, and for its medicinal properties such as treating skin conditions and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pandanus ceylanicus has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pandanus ceylanicus is a perennial plant that prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by division or cuttings. Division is best done in the spring or fall. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in moist soil.

Where to Find Pandanus ceylanicus

Pandanus ceylanicus can be found in Sri Lanka and India.

Pandanus ceylanicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pandanus ceylanicus?

Pandanus ceylanicus

What is the natural habitat of Pandanus ceylanicus?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

What is the growth habit of Pandanus ceylanicus?

It is an evergreen shrub with large, leathery leaves and small, yellow flowers.

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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