Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
cookii
ID:
732413

Status:
valid

Authors:
Martelli

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Webbia 4: 401 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000731746



Common Names

  • Pandanus cookii
  • Cook's Screw Pine
  • Cook's Screw Palm


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Description

Pandanus cookii (also called Cook's screw pine, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Pandanaceae family. It is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 5m tall. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Indian Ocean, the Pacific Ocean, and Southeast Asia. It is found in coastal areas, in mangroves, and in other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pandanus cookii has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pandanus cookii is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It can be grown in containers and can tolerate some drought. It is a low-maintenance plant and can be pruned to maintain its shape.

Where to Find Pandanus cookii

Pandanus cookii can be found in the tropical rainforests of New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.

Pandanus cookii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pandanus cookii?

Pandanus cookii

What is the common name of Pandanus cookii?

Cook's Pandanus

What is the natural habitat of Pandanus cookii?

Tropical rainforests

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-286574: Based on the initial data import
Ugolino Martelli (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Martelli' in the authors string.