Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
sermolliana
ID:
1286673

Status:
valid

Authors:
Callm. & Buerki

Source:
tro

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Novon 18: 422 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001286011



Common Names

  • Pandanus sermolliana
  • Sermolliana Pandanus
  • Sermolliana Screw Pine


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Description

Pandanus sermolliana (also called Sermolli's Screwpine, among many other common names) is a species of tree in the Pandanaceae family. It is native to Central and South America. It is a medium-sized tree with a rounded crown and a short trunk. The leaves are alternate, simple, and glabrous. The flowers are small and yellow. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pandanus sermolliana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of edible oil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pandanus sermolliana has small, white flowers that are followed by small, black seeds. Seedlings are slender and have two, erect leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pandanus sermolliana is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by layering. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Pandanus sermolliana

Pandanus sermolliana is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be found in dry grasslands and along streams.

Pandanus sermolliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pandanus sermolliana?

Pandanus sermolliana

What is the common name of Pandanus sermolliana?

Sermoll's Screwpine

What is the natural habitat of Pandanus sermolliana?

Woodlands and thickets in China

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

Martin Wilhelm Callmander (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Callm.' in the authors string.
Sven Buerki: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buerki' in the authors string.