Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
lacuum
ID:
725771

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.St.John

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 95: 236 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725104



Common Names

  • Pandanus lacuum
  • Screw Pine
  • Lacu Screw Pine


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Description

Pandanus lacuum (also called Pandanus Palm, among many other common names) is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It is a large, palm-like tree with long, spiky leaves and small, yellowish flowers. It is found in coastal areas and prefers sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Pandanus lacuum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pandanus lacuum has small, yellow flowers with five petals that are arranged in a star-like pattern. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pandanus lacuum is a shrub or small tree, usually growing to a height of 3-5 m. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil, at a temperature of 20-25°C. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Pandanus lacuum

Pandanus lacuum is native to the tropical regions of the Indian Ocean and can be found in coastal areas.

Pandanus lacuum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pandanus lacuum?

Pandanus lacuum

What is the common name of Pandanus lacuum?

Lac Pandanus

What is the habitat of Pandanus lacuum?

It is found in moist forests and grasslands.

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-285401: Based on the initial data import
Harold St. John (1892-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.St.John' in the authors string.