Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
dictyotus
ID:
726182

Status:
valid

Authors:
St.John ex B.C.Stone

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 64: 319 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725515



Common Names

  • Pandanus Dictyotus
  • Dictyotus Screw Palm
  • Dictyotus Palm


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Description

Pandanus dictyotus (also called screw pine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Pandanaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands. It is an evergreen shrub with long, sword-shaped leaves and clusters of small, fragrant, yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pandanus dictyotus is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and dysentery. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pandanus dictyotus are small and yellow, with a white center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and green, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pandanus dictyotus is a slow-growing, evergreen perennial that can reach up to 3 feet in height. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. Propagation can be done through division of the root system, which should be done in the spring or summer. The divisions should be planted in moist soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have established.

Where to Find Pandanus dictyotus

Pandanus dictyotus is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos.

Pandanus dictyotus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pandanus dictyotus?

Pandanus dictyotus

What type of plant is Pandanus dictyotus?

Pandanus dictyotus is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family.

Where does Pandanus dictyotus grow?

Pandanus dictyotus is native to India and Sri Lanka.

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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