Pandanus columellatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
columellatus
ID:
727145
Status:
valid
Authors:
Huynh
Source:
wcs
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Candollea 42: 140 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726478
Common Names
- Columnar Screwpine
- Screwpine
- Pandanus columellatus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pandanus columellatus (also called Columnar Screwpine, among many other common names) is a tropical plant native to West Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and grows in sandy soils, often in coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pandanus columellatus is used for its edible fruits and leaves, which are used to make traditional medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pandanus columellatus has small yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pandanus columellatus is an aquatic plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It requires moist soil and full sun or partial shade. It is best to plant the seeds in a shallow container of water and keep the water level consistent. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into small sections and replanted in the same container or a new container.
Where to Find Pandanus columellatus
Pandanus columellatus can be found in West Africa, particularly in Guinea-Bissau.
Pandanus columellatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pandanus columellatus?
Pandanus columellatus
What is the common name of Pandanus columellatus?
Screw Pine
What is the natural habitat of Pandanus columellatus?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions
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-285615: Based on the initial data import
Kim-Lang Huynh (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huynh' in the authors string.