Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
puniceus
ID:
724128

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.St.John

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Rev. Gen. Pandanus 54: 12 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000723461



Common Names

  • Pandanus
  • Red Pandanus
  • Pandanus Puniceus


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Description

Pandanus puniceus (also called Red Pandanus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the South Pacific. It has a single stem with a crown of long, narrow, arching leaves. It grows in dry coastal and lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pandanus puniceus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pandanus puniceus has small, fragrant, yellow-green flowers that are borne in clusters on the ends of the branches. The flowers are followed by small, round, black seeds that are enclosed in a woody, cone-like structure. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pandanus puniceus is a perennial evergreen shrub that grows in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Pandanus puniceus

Pandanus puniceus can be found in the Pacific Islands.

Pandanus puniceus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pandanus puniceus?

Pandanus puniceus

What are the common names of Pandanus puniceus?

Common names include screwpine, red screwpine, and puniceus pandanus

Where does Pandanus puniceus grow?

Pandanus puniceus is native to the islands of the South Pacific

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-285110: Based on the initial data import
Harold St. John (1892-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.St.John' in the authors string.