Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
elatus
ID:
732290

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
J. Straits Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. 45: 239 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000731623



Common Names

  • Pandanus elatus
  • Elatus Screwpine
  • Elatus Pandanus


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Description

Pandanus elatus (also called Elatus Pandanus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Pandanaceae. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pandanus elatus 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 elatus has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pandanus elatus is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3m in height. It is native to Southeast Asia and prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done from stem cuttings, which should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Pandanus elatus

Pandanus elatus is native to the Pacific Islands. It can be found in coastal areas, near mangroves, and in disturbed habitats.

Pandanus elatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pandanus elatus?

Pandanus elatus

What is the common name of Pandanus elatus?

Tall Screw Pine

What is the natural habitat of Pandanus elatus?

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,

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