Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
unguifer
ID:
723294

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 104: t. 6347 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000722627



Common Names

  • Unguifer Pandanus
  • Unguifer Screw Pine
  • Unguifer's Pandanus


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Description

Pandanus unguifer (also called Claw Screwpine, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It has yellow-green flowers and grows in the tropical regions of Southeast Asia in coastal areas and in mangrove swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Pandanus unguifer is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used to make herbal teas, which can help to reduce inflammation, improve digestion, and boost the immune system.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pandanus unguifer is a small, white bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pandanus unguifer can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Pandanus unguifer

Pandanus unguifer is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. It can be found in moist forests and along streams.

Pandanus unguifer FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pandanus unguifer?

Pandanus unguifer

What are the common names of Pandanus unguifer?

Screw Pine, Pandanus Palm, and Pandan

What is the natural habitat of Pandanus unguifer?

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,

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