Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
incertus
ID:
731094

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.E.Vaughan & Wiehe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 55: 24 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730427



Common Names

  • Pandanus incertus
  • Uncertain Screwpine
  • Uncertain Pandanus


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Description

Pandanus incertus (also called Pandanus Palm, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Pandanaceae. It is native to tropical Asia and is found in moist, shady habitats. It is an evergreen tree with a single trunk and has small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pandanus incertus is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pandanus incertus is yellow in colour, with five petals and a yellow centre. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pandanus incertus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Pandanus incertus

Pandanus incertus is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Pandanus incertus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pandanus incertus?

Pandanus incertus

What is the common name of Pandanus incertus?

Uncertain Screwpine

What is the natural habitat of Pandanus incertus?

Tropical rainforests

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-286242: Based on the initial data import
Reginald Edward Vaughan (1895-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Vaughan' in the authors string.
Paul Octave Wiehe (d.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiehe' in the authors string.