Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
macrostigma
ID:
730857

Status:
valid

Authors:
Martelli

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Webbia 4: 418 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730190



Common Names

  • Pandanus macrostigma
  • Large-stigmatized Screw Pine
  • Large-stigmatized Pandanus


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Description

Pandanus macrostigma (also called Giant Screwpine, among many other common names) is a large shrub or small tree with large leaves and aerial roots. Native to tropical Africa, it can be found in moist grasslands, woodlands, and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Pandanus macrostigma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, cold, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pandanus macrostigma is yellow-green, with a yellow center and five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pandanus macrostigma can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Pandanus macrostigma

Pandanus macrostigma is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Southeast Asia, India, and Northern Australia. It can be found in wet, lowland forests and along the edges of mangrove swamps.

Pandanus macrostigma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pandanus macrostigma?

Pandanus macrostigma

What is the common name of Pandanus macrostigma?

Large-stigma screwpine

What is the natural habitat of Pandanus macrostigma?

It is native to tropical Africa

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,