Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
prostratus
ID:
722170

Status:
valid

Authors:
Balf.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 17: 59 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000721503



Common Names

  • Prostratus Pandanus
  • Prostratus Screw-Pine
  • Prostratus


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Synonyms

  • Pandanus conoideus Thouars [illegitimate]

Description

Pandanus prostratus (also called Pandanus prostratus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. It grows in wet forests, at elevations of 500–2,000 m. It has yellow flowers and lanceolate leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Pandanus prostratus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make baskets, mats, and other handicrafts.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pandanus prostratus is a small, white, fragrant flower. The seed is small and round with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pandanus prostratus can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Pandanus prostratus

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

Pandanus prostratus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pandanus prostratus?

Pandanus prostratus

What is the common name of Pandanus prostratus?

Pandanus prostratus

What is the natural habitat of Pandanus prostratus?

Tropical rainforests 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,

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