Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
myriocarpus
ID:
732073

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 25: 347 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000731406



Common Names

  • Manyfruited Pandanus
  • Screw Pine
  • Pandanus Palm


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Description

Pandanus myriocarpus (also called Many-fruited 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 myriocarpus 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 myriocarpus 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 myriocarpus is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It can be grown in containers and can tolerate some drought. It is a low-maintenance plant and can be pruned to maintain its shape.

Where to Find Pandanus myriocarpus

Pandanus myriocarpus is found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Pandanus myriocarpus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pandanus myriocarpus?

Pandanus myriocarpus

What is the common name of Pandanus myriocarpus?

Myriocarpus Screwpine

What is the natural habitat of Pandanus myriocarpus?

Pandanus myriocarpus 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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