Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
lais
ID:
731256

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kurz

Source:
wcs

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Tijdschr. Ned.-Indië 27: 218 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730589



Common Names

  • Lais Screwpine
  • Lais Pandanus
  • Lais Pandan


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Synonyms

  • Pandanus furcatus malesiaca Kurz [unknown]

Description

Pandanus lais (also called Lais Screw Pine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Pandanaceae family. It is native to the Indian Ocean, Southeast Asia, and northern Australia. It is found in coastal areas, such as beaches, mangroves, and estuaries.

Uses & Benefits

Pandanus lais is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pandanus lais is yellow or white with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pandanus lais can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and temperatures of 18-21°C (65-70°F).

Where to Find Pandanus lais

Pandanus lais is found in the tropical forests of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar.

Pandanus lais FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pandanus lais?

Pandanus lais

What is the natural habitat of Pandanus lais?

It is found in moist, shady forests in Thailand.

What are the characteristics of Pandanus lais?

It is a shrub with yellow flowers and large, paddle-shaped leaves.

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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