Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
cubicus
ID:
732683

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.St.John

Source:
wcs

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Pacific Sci. 23: 360 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000732016



Common Names

  • Pandanus cubicus
  • Cubic Screw Pine
  • Cubic Pandanus


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Description

Pandanus cubicus (also called Cube Screw Pine, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Indian Ocean region. It has a rosette of long, cube-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in sunny, moist and rocky places.

Uses & Benefits

Pandanus cubicus is used as a medicinal plant and for its essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pandanus cubicus has small yellow flowers with a white center. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pandanus cubicus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Water regularly and keep in a bright, sunny location.

Where to Find Pandanus cubicus

Pandanus cubicus is native to Madagascar.

Pandanus cubicus FAQ

What are the common names of Pandanus cubicus?

Pandanus cubicus is commonly known as the Cubic Screwpine.

What is the natural habitat of Pandanus cubicus?

Pandanus cubicus is native to tropical Asia, from India to Indonesia.

What are the distinguishing features of Pandanus cubicus?

Pandanus cubicus has a large, ovate leaf blade with a cubical shape and a long petiole.

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-286625: Based on the initial data import
Harold St. John (1892-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.St.John' in the authors string.