Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
drupaceus
ID:
732333

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thouars

Source:
wcs

Year:
1808

Citation Micro:
Bull. Sci. Soc. Philom. Paris 1808: 4 (1808)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000731666



Common Names

  • Pandanus drupaceus
  • Drupaceus Screwpine
  • Drupaceus Pandanus


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Synonyms

  • Pandanus strigilis Carm. ex Balf.f. [unknown]
  • Vinsonia drupacea Gaudich. [unknown]

Description

Pandanus drupaceus (also called drupaceous 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 drupaceus is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pandanus drupaceus has small yellow flowers. The seeds are round and black. The seedlings are small and have narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pandanus drupaceus is a tropical plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought and salt tolerant.

Where to Find Pandanus drupaceus

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

Pandanus drupaceus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pandanus drupaceus?

Pandanus drupaceus

What is the common name of Pandanus drupaceus?

Drupaceous Screw Pine

What is the natural habitat of Pandanus drupaceus?

Tropical and subtropical regions

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,