Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
lejophyllus
ID:
1318862

Status:
valid

Authors:
Martelli

Source:
ipni

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Webbia 4: 422 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331316



Common Names

  • Pandanus
  • Lejophyllus
  • Pandanus lejophyllus


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Description

Pandanus lejophyllus (also called Scrub Pandanus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has a woody stem and its leaves are alternate, simple, and spirally arranged. It grows in dry, scrubby habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pandanus lejophyllus is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pandanus lejophyllus is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pandanus lejophyllus is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Pandanus lejophyllus

Pandanus lejophyllus is native to the Andes Mountains in South America, including Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Pandanus lejophyllus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pandanus lejophyllus?

Pandanus lejophyllus

What is the common name of Pandanus lejophyllus?

Lejo's Screwpine

Where is Pandanus lejophyllus native to?

Madagascar

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

Ugolino Martelli (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Martelli' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:671135-1: Based on the initial data import