Status:
valid
Authors:
Vieill.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1862
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 4, 16: 52 (1862)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000721725
Common Names
- Reticulatus Pandanus
- Pandanus
- Reticulatus
Description
Pandanus reticulatus (also called Screw Pine, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It grows in coastal areas, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pandanus reticulatus is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and coughs. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pandanus reticulatus is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, triangular-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, lance-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pandanus reticulatus is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, moist soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Pandanus reticulatus
Pandanus reticulatus can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Pandanus reticulatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pandanus reticulatus?
Pandanus reticulatus
What is the common name of Pandanus reticulatus?
Screw Pine
What is the natural habitat of Pandanus reticulatus?
Tropical and subtropical regions
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,