Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
microcarpus
ID:
731993

Status:
valid

Authors:
Balf.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Fl. Mauritius : 396 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000731326



Common Names

  • Pandanus Microcarpus
  • Small-fruited Screw-pine
  • Small-fruited Pandanus


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Description

Pandanus microcarpus (also called Dwarf Screwpine, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean. It grows in coastal areas, mangroves, and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Pandanus microcarpus is used for making mats, baskets, and hats. It is also used as a food source and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pandanus microcarpus has fragrant, creamy white flowers that are about 2 cm in diameter. The flowers are followed by woody fruits that contain numerous seeds. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two to three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pandanus microcarpus is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters in height. It is native to Southeast Asia and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.

Where to Find Pandanus microcarpus

Pandanus microcarpus is native to Southeast Asia, including India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, often near rivers and streams.

Pandanus microcarpus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pandanus microcarpus?

Pandanus microcarpus

What is the common name of Pandanus microcarpus?

Screw Pine

What is the natural habitat of Pandanus microcarpus?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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,

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