Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
heterocarpus
ID:
732611

Status:
valid

Authors:
Balf.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 16: 22 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000731944



Common Names

  • Pandanus heterocarpus
  • Heterocarpic Screw Pine
  • Heterocarpic Pandanus


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Description

Pandanus heterocarpus (also called Spiked Screw Pine, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Indian Ocean region. It has a rosette of long, narrow leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in sunny, moist and rocky places.

Uses & Benefits

Pandanus heterocarpus is used as a medicinal plant and for its essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pandanus heterocarpus has small yellow flowers with a white center. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pandanus heterocarpus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Water regularly and keep in a bright, sunny location.

Where to Find Pandanus heterocarpus

Pandanus heterocarpus is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is commonly found in wetland areas, such as mangroves and estuaries.

Pandanus heterocarpus FAQ

What are the common names of Pandanus heterocarpus?

Pandanus heterocarpus is commonly known as the Heterocarpous Screwpine.

What is the natural habitat of Pandanus heterocarpus?

Pandanus heterocarpus is native to tropical Asia, from India to Indonesia.

What are the distinguishing features of Pandanus heterocarpus?

Pandanus heterocarpus has a large, ovate leaf blade with a prominent midrib and a long petiole.

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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