Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
ornatus
ID:
731669

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kurz

Source:
wcs

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 38: 147 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000731002



Common Names

  • Pandanus Ornatus
  • Ornatus Pandanus
  • Pandanus Ornat


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Synonyms

  • Pandanus ornatus spicatus Martelli [unknown]

Description

Pandanus ornatus (also called Ornamental Screw Pine, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical regions. It has long, thin leaves and white or pink flowers with a yellow center. It typically grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pandanus ornatus is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant leaves, and as a source of food for birds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pandanus ornatus is a white, fragrant, star-shaped bloom. The seed is an ovoid, yellow-brown drupe containing a single seed. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pandanus ornatus is a species of flowering plant in the family Pandanaceae. It is native to the Philippines and is found in Palawan and the Sulu Archipelago. It is a shrub or small tree with long, narrow leaves. The flowers are white and are borne in clusters. Propagation is by seed or stem cuttings.

Where to Find Pandanus ornatus

Pandanus ornatus can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.

Pandanus ornatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pandanus ornatus?

Pandanus ornatus

What type of plant is Pandanus ornatus?

It is a shrub or small tree.

Where is Pandanus ornatus found?

It is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

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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