Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
multispicatus
ID:
732065

Status:
valid

Authors:
Balf.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Fl. Mauritius : 403 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000731398



Common Names

  • Manyspiked Pandanus
  • Screw Pine
  • Pandanus Palm


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Description

Pandanus multispicatus (also called Spiked Screw Pine, among many other common names) is a tropical plant native to the Indian Ocean islands, Southeast Asia and Australia. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a single stem and a dense crown of long, narrow, leathery leaves. It grows in sandy soils, in coastal areas and in mangroves.

Uses & Benefits

Pandanus multispicatus is used as a traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a dye and for making mats and baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pandanus multispicatus is a small, yellow or white, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened capsule containing numerous small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pandanus multispicatus is a tropical plant that can be propagated by cuttings or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early fall and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Pandanus multispicatus

Pandanus multispicatus is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is commonly found in wetland areas, such as mangroves and estuaries.

Pandanus multispicatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pandanus multispicatus?

Pandanus multispicatus

What is the common name of Pandanus multispicatus?

Multispicatus Screwpine

What is the natural habitat of Pandanus multispicatus?

Pandanus multispicatus is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia

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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