Pandanus mussauensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mussauensis
ID:
726603
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.St.John
Source:
wcs
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Rev. Gen. Pandanus 51: 10 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725936
Common Names
- Mussau Pandanus
- Mussau Screw Pine
- Mussau Island Pandanus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pandanus mussauensis (also called Mussau Pandanus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Pandanus genus. It is native to the Solomon Islands and is found in moist, lowland forests. It has long, narrow leaves and produces yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Pandanus mussauensis is used for making baskets, mats, and other items. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, coughs, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pandanus mussauensis are yellow, with three petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have a single, triangular-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pandanus mussauensis can be propagated by seed or by stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a moist, sandy soil. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Pandanus mussauensis
Pandanus mussauensis is endemic to the Mussau Islands in Papua New Guinea.
Pandanus mussauensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pandanus mussauensis?
Pandanus mussauensis
What is the common name of Pandanus mussauensis?
Mussau pandanus
What is the natural habitat of Pandanus mussauensis?
It is native to the island of Mussau in the Bismarck Archipelago.
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-285517: Based on the initial data import
Harold St. John (1892-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.St.John' in the authors string.