Pandanus cheilostigma - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cheilostigma
ID:
728176
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.C.Stone
Source:
wcs
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 94: 535 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727509
Common Names
- Cheilostigma Pandanus
- Screw Pine
- Pandanus Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pandanus cheilostigma (also called Cheilostigma 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 cheilostigma 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
The flower of Pandanus cheilostigma is a white, star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, black nutlet. The seedling is a small, slender plant with a single stem and small, bright green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pandanus cheilostigma 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 cheilostigma
Pandanus cheilostigma can be found in the tropical regions of Australia, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands.
Pandanus cheilostigma FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pandanus cheilostigma?
Pandanus cheilostigma
What is the natural habitat of Pandanus cheilostigma?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
What is the growth habit of Pandanus cheilostigma?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-285795: Based on the initial data import
Benjamin Clemens Stone (1933-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.C.Stone' in the authors string.