Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
houlletii
ID:
732429

Status:
valid

Authors:
Carrière

Source:
wcs

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Rev. Hort. (Paris) 40: 210 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000731762



Common Names

  • Pandanus houlletii
  • Houllet's Screw Pine
  • Houllet's Screw Palm


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Description

Pandanus houlletii (also called Houllet's 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 houlletii is used as a source of food, for timber, and as a windbreak. It is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pandanus houlletii is a small, yellowish-white flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pandanus houlletii is a fast-growing, perennial shrub that can reach up to 1.5m in height. It is native to Australia and prefers full sun to partial shade. Propagation of Pandanus houlletii is best done by cuttings taken in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, sheltered spot until they have rooted.

Where to Find Pandanus houlletii

Pandanus houlletii can be found in the tropical rainforests of New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.

Pandanus houlletii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pandanus houlletii?

Pandanus houlletii

What type of plant is Pandanus houlletii?

It is a species of pandanus.

Where does Pandanus houlletii grow?

It is native to 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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