Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
fibrosus
ID:
732356

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gagnep.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 6: 177 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000731689



Common Names

  • Pandanus fibrosus
  • Fibrosus Screwpine
  • Fibrosus Pandanus


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Synonyms

  • Pandanus thailandicus H.St.John [unknown]
  • Pandanus gressittii Merr. ex B.C.Stone [unknown]

Description

Pandanus fibrosus (also called fibrous 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 fibrosus 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

Pandanus fibrosus 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 fibrosus 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 fibrosus

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

Pandanus fibrosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pandanus fibrosus?

Pandanus fibrosus

What are the common names of Pandanus fibrosus?

Screw Pine, Pandan

What is the natural habitat of Pandanus fibrosus?

Pandanus fibrosus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Indian Ocean, Southeast Asia, and 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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