Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
flagellaris
ID:
732159

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.C.Stone

Source:
wcs

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 14: 550 (1974 publ. 1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000731492



Common Names

  • Flagellaris Screwpine
  • Screwpine
  • Pandanus flagellaris


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Description

Pandanus flagellaris (also called Slender Screwpine, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a dense canopy. It is native to India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, and grows in dry, open forests and scrublands. It has small, yellow flowers and leathery, oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Pandanus flagellaris is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pandanus flagellaris is a small, yellow, fragrant flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pandanus flagellaris is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, non-flowering stems and placed in a moist, well-drained medium. Once rooted, the plants can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Pandanus flagellaris

Pandanus flagellaris is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Pandanus flagellaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pandanus flagellaris?

Pandanus flagellaris

What is the common name of Pandanus flagellaris?

Flagellaris pandanus

What is the natural habitat of Pandanus flagellaris?

Scrub, grassland and open woodland

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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