Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
serpentinicus
ID:
725783

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.St.John

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 95: 233 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725116



Common Names

  • Pandanus serpentinicus
  • Screw Pine
  • Serpentine Screw Pine


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Description

Pandanus serpentinicus (also called Pandanus Palm, among many other common names) is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It is a large, palm-like tree with long, spiky leaves and small, yellowish flowers. It is found in coastal areas and prefers sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Pandanus serpentinicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pandanus serpentinicus has small, yellow flowers with five petals that are arranged in a star-like pattern. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pandanus serpentinicus is a tropical tree that can be propagated from seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by cuttings or air layering. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Air layering can be done by wrapping a stem in moist sphagnum moss and allowing it to root. Once rooted, the stem can be cut from the parent plant and transplanted.

Where to Find Pandanus serpentinicus

Pandanus serpentinicus is native to the Indian Ocean and can be found in coastal areas.

Pandanus serpentinicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pandanus serpentinicus?

Pandanus serpentinicus

What is the common name of Pandanus serpentinicus?

Serpentine Pandanus

What is the habitat of Pandanus serpentinicus?

It is found in moist forests and grasslands.

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-285404: Based on the initial data import
Harold St. John (1892-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.St.John' in the authors string.