Status:
valid
Authors:
(Martelli) Martelli
Source:
wcs
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Webbia 4: 25 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000731371
Common Names
- New Ireland Pandanus
- Screw Pine
- Pandanus Palm
Description
Pandanus novohibernicus (also called New Ireland screwpine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Pandanaceae. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in moist to wet forests, grasslands, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Pandanus novohibernicus is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, dysentery, and malaria. It is also used as a food flavoring and in traditional weaving. The leaves of the plant are used to make baskets, mats, and hats.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Pandanus novohibernicus var. novohibernicus
Pandanus novohibernicus var. contractus B.C.Stone
Pandanus novohibernicus var. leptomeris B.C.Stone
Pandanus novohibernicus var. praeacutus B.C.Stone
Pandanus novohibernicus var. pseudoturritus B.C.Stone
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pandanus novohibernicus has small, yellowish-white flowers that are arranged in clusters. Its seeds are small, black and oval in shape. Its seedlings are small, green and have two leaflets.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pandanus novohibernicus is a tropical plant that is grown in warm climates. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Pandanus novohibernicus
Pandanus novohibernicus can be found in Fiji, Samoa, and Tonga.
Pandanus novohibernicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pandanus novohibernicus?
Pandanus novohibernicus
What is the common name of Pandanus novohibernicus?
New Hibernian Screwpine
What is the natural habitat of Pandanus novohibernicus?
Pandanus novohibernicus 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,