Status:
valid
Authors:
Kurz
Source:
wcs
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 5: 104 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000731606
Common Names
- Pandanus Graminifolius
- Grass-Leaved Pandanus
- Grass-Leaved Screw Pine
Description
Pandanus graminifolius (also called Graminifolius 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 graminifolius 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 graminifolius has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pandanus graminifolius 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 graminifolius
Pandanus graminifolius is native to the Pacific Islands. It can be found in coastal areas, near mangroves, and in disturbed habitats.
Pandanus graminifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pandanus graminifolius?
Pandanus graminifolius
What is the common name of Pandanus graminifolius?
Grass-leaved Screwpine
What is the natural habitat of Pandanus graminifolius?
Tropical and subtropical regions of the world
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,