Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
cuneatus
ID:
726953

Status:
valid

Authors:
Huynh

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Candollea 54: 157 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726286



Common Names

  • Pandanus cuneatus
  • Cuneate Screw Pine
  • Cuneate Pandanus


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Description

Pandanus cuneatus (also called Wedge-leaved Screw Pine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Pandanaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola. It is found in lowland rainforests and swamp forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pandanus cuneatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pandanus cuneatus has small, yellow-green flowers that are enclosed in a fleshy, brownish-red structure. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pandanus cuneatus can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, humid environment until the cuttings have taken root.

Where to Find Pandanus cuneatus

Pandanus cuneatus can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

Pandanus cuneatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pandanus cuneatus?

Pandanus cuneatus

What type of plant is Pandanus cuneatus?

Tree

Where is Pandanus cuneatus native to?

India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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-285586: Based on the initial data import
Kim-Lang Huynh (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huynh' in the authors string.