Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
vinaceus
ID:
722636

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.C.Stone

Source:
wcs

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Fed. Mus. J. 11: 118 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000721969



Common Names

  • Pandanus vinaceus
  • Vinaceous Screwpine
  • Vinaceous Pandanus


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Description

Pandanus vinaceus (also called 'Screw Pine', among many other common names) is a large shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m in height. It is native to tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia and is found in coastal areas and mangrove swamps. The leaves are long and narrow, and the flowers are yellow and have five petals.

Uses & Benefits

Pandanus vinaceus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its essential oils which are used in aromatherapy. The plant has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin infections and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pandanus vinaceus is a yellow or orange five-petalled star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped and dark green in colour.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pandanus vinaceus is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed raising mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and placed in a cutting mix. It is best grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Pandanus vinaceus

Pandanus vinaceus can be found in the south-west of Western Australia.

Pandanus vinaceus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pandanus vinaceus?

Pandanus vinaceus

What is the common name of Pandanus vinaceus?

Screwpine

What type of plant is Pandanus vinaceus?

Tropical evergreen tree

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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