Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
membranaceus
ID:
726940

Status:
valid

Authors:
Huynh

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Candollea 54: 151 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726273



Common Names

  • Pandanus membranaceus
  • Membranaceous Screw Pine
  • Membranaceous Pandanus


Searching for Pandanus membranaceus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Pandanus membranaceus (also called Membranous Pandanus, among many other common names) is a species of plant native to Africa. It is an evergreen shrub with long, narrow leaves and fragrant flowers. It is found in dry, open woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Pandanus membranaceus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pandanus membranaceus has small, yellow-green flowers that are enclosed in a fleshy, brownish-red structure. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

Searching for Pandanus membranaceus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Pandanus membranaceus can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, humid environment until the cuttings have taken root.

Where to Find Pandanus membranaceus

Pandanus membranaceus is native to Madagascar and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Pandanus membranaceus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pandanus membranaceus?

Pandanus membranaceus

What is the common name of Pandanus membranaceus?

Membranous screwpine

What is the native range of Pandanus membranaceus?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-285584: Based on the initial data import
Kim-Lang Huynh (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huynh' in the authors string.