Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
palakkadensis
ID:
923044

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nadaf, Zanan & Wakte

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 66: 183 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922379



Common Names

  • Pandanus palakkadensis
  • Palakkad Pandanus
  • Palakkad Screw Pine


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Description

Pandanus palakkadensis (also called Palakkad Screwpine, among many other common names) is a shrub native to India. It has small, white flowers and grows to a height of up to 2 m. It is found in open forests, woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Pandanus palakkadensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak. It is also used to make fences and hedges.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pandanus palakkadensis has a white flower with yellow petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pandanus palakkadensis is a slow-growing palm that prefers a full sun to partial shade position in well-draining soil. Propagation is by seed or division of suckers. The seeds should be sown in a warm, moist, well-draining soil mix and kept warm and moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Pandanus palakkadensis

Pandanus palakkadensis is native to India.

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

Altafhusain Nadaf (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nadaf' in the authors string.
Rahul L. Zanan (b.1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zanan' in the authors string.
Kantilal V. Wakte (b.1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wakte' in the authors string.