Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
sphaerocephalus
ID:
721986

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pancher ex Brongn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. sér. 6, 1: 284, partim. 1875

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000721319



Common Names

  • Pandanus sphaerocephalus
  • Round-headed Screwpine
  • Round-headed Pandanus


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Description

Pandanus sphaerocephalus (also called Round-headed Pandanus, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Pandanaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of the Indian Ocean, from India to Australia. It typically grows in coastal areas, in mangrove swamps, and in other wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pandanus sphaerocephalus is used as an ornamental plant, for its edible fruits, and as a traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pandanus sphaerocephalus has small, yellow-green flowers. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pandanus sphaerocephalus is a perennial shrub native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. For cuttings, take stem cuttings from the plant and place them in a pot with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Pandanus sphaerocephalus

Pandanus sphaerocephalus is native to Southeast Asia, and can be found in Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.

Pandanus sphaerocephalus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pandanus sphaerocephalus?

Pandanus sphaerocephalus

What is the common name of Pandanus sphaerocephalus?

Round-headed Screwpine

What is the family of Pandanus sphaerocephalus?

Pandanaceae

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-284800: Based on the initial data import
Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart (1801-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brongn.' in the authors string.
Jean Armand Isidore Pancher (1814-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pancher' in the authors string.