Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
polyglossus
ID:
721097

Status:
valid

Authors:
Martelli

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. 3: 1130 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720430



Common Names

  • Pandanus polyglossus
  • Many-leaved Pandanus
  • Many-leaved Screw-pine


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Description

Pandanus polyglossus (also called 'Many-Leaved Pandanus', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Madagascar. It has large, compound leaves and white flowers in umbels. It grows in moist meadows, riverbanks, and other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pandanus polyglossus is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headache, and sore throat. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pandanus polyglossus is yellow-green and has five petals. The seed is a small, black nutlet. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pandanus polyglossus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Pandanus polyglossus

Pandanus polyglossus is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.

Pandanus polyglossus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pandanus polyglossus?

Pandanus polyglossus

What is the common name of Pandanus polyglossus?

Polyglot Screw Pine

What is the natural habitat of Pandanus polyglossus?

It is found in coastal areas of 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-284650: Based on the initial data import
Ugolino Martelli (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Martelli' in the authors string.