Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
decus-montium
ID:
732369

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.C.Stone

Source:
wcs

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 82: 441 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000731702



Common Names

  • Pandanus Decus-Montium
  • Mountain Pandanus
  • Mountain Screw Pine


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Description

Pandanus decus-montium (also called mountain screw pine, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Pandanaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 5 m tall. It is native to the tropical regions of the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean, and its habitats include coastal areas, beaches, and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Pandanus decus-montium is used as a traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a dye and for making mats and baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pandanus decus-montium is a white or yellowish-green, with a yellowish-green labellum. The seed is a small, dark-brown nut, and the seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pandanus decus-montium is a slow-growing, evergreen tree native to tropical South America. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or air layering. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept warm and moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. Air layering is done by wounding a branch and wrapping it in moist sphagnum moss and plastic wrap until roots form.

Where to Find Pandanus decus-montium

Pandanus decus-montium is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Southeast Asia, and northern Australia.

Pandanus decus-montium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pandanus decus-montium?

Pandanus decus-montium

What type of plant is Pandanus decus-montium?

It is a species of pandanus.

Where does Pandanus decus-montium 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,

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