Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
insuetus
ID:
719771

Status:
valid

Authors:
Huynh

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 122: 217 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000719104



Common Names

  • Pandanus insuetus
  • Insular Screw-pine
  • Insular Pandanus


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Description

Pandanus insuetus (also called Unruly screwpine, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Pandanaceae. It is native to Madagascar, and is found in humid, tropical forests. It has a tall, upright stem and long, pointed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Pandanus insuetus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pandanus insuetus is a white or yellow, five-petaled star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pandanus insuetus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Pandanus insuetus

Pandanus insuetus is native to Southeast Asia, including parts of India, China, and Indonesia. It can be found in tropical forests and other moist, shady areas.

Pandanus insuetus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pandanus insuetus?

Pandanus insuetus

What is the common name of Pandanus insuetus?

Upright Pandanus

What type of habitat does Pandanus insuetus prefer?

Pandanus insuetus prefers moist, shady habitats.

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-284469: Based on the initial data import
Kim-Lang Huynh (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huynh' in the authors string.