Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
clausus
ID:
732436

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.St.John

Source:
wcs

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Pacific Sci. 27: 69 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000731769



Common Names

  • Pandanus clausus
  • Clausus Screwpine
  • Clausus Pandanus


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Description

Pandanus clausus (also called Clausus screwpine, among many other common names) is a shrub that is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It is typically found in moist, sandy areas and can reach a height of up to 3 meters. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pandanus clausus is used as a source of food, for timber, and as a windbreak. It is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pandanus clausus is a small, yellowish-white flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pandanus clausus is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is propagated from seed, which can be collected from the tree or purchased from a nursery. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have reached a height of 15-20 cm, they can be transplanted into larger containers or into the ground.

Where to Find Pandanus clausus

Pandanus clausus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia.

Pandanus clausus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pandanus clausus?

Pandanus clausus

What type of plant is Pandanus clausus?

It is a species of pandanus.

Where does Pandanus clausus grow?

It is 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-286585: Based on the initial data import
Harold St. John (1892-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.St.John' in the authors string.