Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
gossweileri
ID:
726980

Status:
valid

Authors:
St.John ex Huynh

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Garcia de Orta, Sér. Bot. 9: 31 (1987 publ. 1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726313



Common Names

  • Pandanus gossweileri
  • Gossweiler's Screw Pine
  • Gossweiler's Pandan


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Description

Pandanus gossweileri (also called Gossweiler's Screw Pine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Pandanaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola. It is found in lowland rainforests and swamp forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pandanus gossweileri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pandanus gossweileri is a small, yellowish-green, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened nut with a hard, glossy surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pandanus gossweileri can be propagated through seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Pandanus gossweileri

Pandanus gossweileri can be found in the tropical rainforests of Africa.

Pandanus gossweileri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pandanus gossweileri?

Pandanus gossweileri

What type of plant is Pandanus gossweileri?

Tree

Where is Pandanus gossweileri native to?

India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-285590: Based on the initial data import
Kim-Lang Huynh (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huynh' in the authors string.