Pandanus spinifer - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spinifer
ID:
721868
Status:
valid
Authors:
Warb
Source:
wcs
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 9: 57 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000721201
Common Names
- Pandanus Spinifer
- Spiny Screwpine
- Spiny Pandanus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pandanus spinifer (also called Screw Pine, among many other common names) is a tropical plant native to the Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia, and Australia. It grows in coastal areas, and is often found in mangrove forests. It is a shrub or small tree with a single stem and long, narrow leaves that grow in a spiral pattern.
Uses & Benefits
Pandanus spinifer is used as a traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a food flavoring and as a dye for fabrics and baskets.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pandanus spinifer has small, creamy white flowers that are arranged in clusters on the ends of branches. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pandanus spinifer is a tropical plant native to the Pacific Islands. It is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 10 feet. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Pandanus spinifer
Pandanus spinifer is found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia.
Pandanus spinifer FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pandanus spinifer?
Pandanus spinifer
What are the characteristics of Pandanus spinifer?
Pandanus spinifer is a tropical plant with long, spiky leaves and fragrant flowers.
Where is Pandanus spinifer found?
Pandanus spinifer is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Pacific Islands.
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,