Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
maromokotrensis
ID:
720924

Status:
valid

Authors:
Callm. & Wohlh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 23: 53 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720257



Common Names

  • Pandanus maromokotrensis
  • Maromokotro Screw-pine
  • Maromokotro Pandanus


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Description

Pandanus maromokotrensis (also called 'Maromokotra Pandanus', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Madagascar. It has large, compound leaves and white flowers in umbels. It grows in moist meadows, riverbanks, and other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pandanus maromokotrensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal tea which is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pandanus maromokotrensis has small, yellowish-green flowers with four petals and four sepals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped, and its seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pandanus maromokotrensis is a perennial shrub native to Madagascar. It is typically grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed, division, or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Stem cuttings should be taken in the fall.

Where to Find Pandanus maromokotrensis

Pandanus maromokotrensis can be found in tropical forests in Madagascar.

Pandanus maromokotrensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pandanus maromokotrensis?

Pandanus maromokotrensis

What is the common name of Pandanus maromokotrensis?

Maromokotra Pandanus

Where is Pandanus maromokotrensis 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-284622: Based on the initial data import
Martin Wilhelm Callmander (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Callm.' in the authors string.
Sébastien Wohlhauser: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wohlh.' in the authors string.