Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
kamiae
ID:
731318

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.C.Stone

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Fed. Mus. J. 15: 201 (1970 publ. 1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730651



Common Names

  • Kam's Pandanus
  • Pandanus Kamiae
  • Kam Pandan


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Description

Pandanus kamiae (also called Kam'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 kamiae is a popular ornamental plant, often used in flower beds and borders. It is also used as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pandanus kamiae 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 kamiae 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 kamiae

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

Pandanus kamiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pandanus kamiae?

Pandanus kamiae

What is the common name of Pandanus kamiae?

Kama's Screwpine

What is the natural habitat of Pandanus kamiae?

It is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka

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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