Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
kajewskii
ID:
731305

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr. & L.M.Perry

Source:
wcs

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 20: 166 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730638



Common Names

  • Kajewski's Pandanus
  • Pandanus Kajewskii
  • Kajewski Pandan


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Description

Pandanus kajewskii (also called Kajewski's Screwpine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Pandanaceae. It is native to New Guinea. It is an evergreen shrub or tree that grows in moist, shady areas, such as near streams and in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pandanus kajewskii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its bright, showy flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pandanus kajewskii has small white flowers with a yellow center. The flowers are followed by a small, round, yellow-orange fruit that contains a single seed. The seedlings of this plant are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pandanus kajewskii can be propagated by stem cuttings or air layering. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. Air layering can be done by wrapping a moist sphagnum moss around a stem and covering it with a plastic bag. Keep the moss moist and the stem should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Pandanus kajewskii

Pandanus kajewskii is native to the tropical rainforests of New Guinea.

Pandanus kajewskii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pandanus kajewskii?

Pandanus kajewskii

What is the family of Pandanus kajewskii?

Pandanaceae

What is the common name of Pandanus kajewskii?

Kajewski's screwpine

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-286270: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Lily May Perry (1895-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.M.Perry' in the authors string.