Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
pluriloculatus
ID:
731825

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.St.John

Source:
wcs

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Pacific Sci. 22: 106 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000731158



Common Names

  • Pandanus
  • Screw Pine
  • Keora


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Description

Pandanus pluriloculatus (also called many-loculed 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 pluriloculatus is used for its fragrant leaves, which are used as a flavoring in cooking and as an insect repellent. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pandanus pluriloculatus has small, yellow flowers and long, narrow seed capsules. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves. The seeds are small and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pandanus pluriloculatus can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is best to water regularly and fertilize in spring and summer.

Where to Find Pandanus pluriloculatus

Pandanus pluriloculatus can be found in tropical rainforests in East Africa, including in Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda.

Pandanus pluriloculatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pandanus pluriloculatus?

Pandanus pluriloculatus

What is the common name of Pandanus pluriloculatus?

Multi-locular Screw Pine

What is the natural habitat of Pandanus pluriloculatus?

It is found in tropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia

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-286342: Based on the initial data import
Harold St. John (1892-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.St.John' in the authors string.