Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
pistos
ID:
723669

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.St.John

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Rev. Gen. Pandanus 62: 5 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000723002



Common Names

  • Pistos Pandanus
  • Pisto Pandanus
  • Pandanus pistos


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Description

Pandanus pistos (also called Pistos Pandanus, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree with large, showy, yellow flowers. It is native to tropical regions of Africa, and is commonly found in moist and wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pandanus pistos is used as a food source, for its medicinal properties, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pandanus pistos has yellow flowers with a red stigma. Its seeds are small and round. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pandanus pistos can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Pandanus pistos

Pandanus pistos is native to Madagascar and can be found in the dry deciduous forests of the island.

Pandanus pistos FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pandanus pistos?

Pandanus pistos

What is the common name of Pandanus pistos?

Pistos Pandanus

What is the natural habitat of Pandanus pistos?

Pandanus pistos is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-285044: Based on the initial data import
Harold St. John (1892-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.St.John' in the authors string.