Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
letocartiorum
ID:
1323954

Status:
valid

Authors:
Callm. & Buerki

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Candollea 68: 57 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336408



Common Names

  • Pandanus letocartiorum
  • Letocartiorum Pandanus
  • Letocart's Pandanus


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Description

Pandanus letocartiorum (also called Letocart's Pandanus, among many other common names) is a shrub species native to India. It has a spreading habit and small, oval leaves. It has small yellow flowers with five petals. It grows in wet meadows, grasslands, and tropical deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pandanus letocartiorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pandanus letocartiorum has small, yellow flowers with a yellow center and a yellow-green calyx. The seed is small, dark brown, and has a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and two small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pandanus letocartiorum is a small, evergreen tree that can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun and can tolerate some drought. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Pandanus letocartiorum

Pandanus letocartiorum is native to India.

Pandanus letocartiorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pandanus letocartiorum?

Pandanus letocartiorum

What type of plant is Pandanus letocartiorum?

Tree

Where does Pandanus letocartiorum grow?

Southeast Asia

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

Martin Wilhelm Callmander (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Callm.' in the authors string.
Sven Buerki: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buerki' in the authors string.