Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
oligocephalus
ID:
731623

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 21: 448 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730956



Common Names

  • Pandanus Oligocephalus
  • Oligocephalus Pandanus
  • Pandanus Oligocephale


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Description

Pandanus oligocephalus (also called Dwarf Pandanus, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Pandanaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 6 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, where it is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It typically grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pandanus oligocephalus is a tropical plant that is often used as an ornamental in gardens and landscapes. It can also be used as a windbreak or as a privacy screen. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pandanus oligocephalus is white in color and has five petals. The seed is small and round with a black color. The seedlings are thin and tall with a yellow-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pandanus oligocephalus is a tropical plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in early spring. Cuttings should be taken from new growth in the spring and rooted in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Pandanus oligocephalus

Pandanus oligocephalus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, from India to China and Japan.

Pandanus oligocephalus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pandanus oligocephalus?

Pandanus oligocephalus

What is the common name of Pandanus oligocephalus?

Oligocephalus Screwpine

What is the natural habitat of Pandanus oligocephalus?

Moist forests, grasslands, and rocky slopes

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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