Status:
valid
Authors:
Martelli
Source:
wcs
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Webbia 4: 426 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000722161
Common Names
- Zamboanga Screw-pine
- Pandanus zamboangensis
- Zamboanga Pandanus
Description
Pandanus zamboangensis (also called Zamboanga Screwpine, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to Australia and is found in heathland, woodland and dry sclerophyll forest. It has small, yellow flowers and narrow, stiff leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Pandanus zamboangensis can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to attract birds and other wildlife. It can also be used as a hedge or windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Pandanus zamboangensis flower is yellow, with five petals and a prominent central stamen. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pandanus zamboangensis is a small shrub that grows in sunny, well-drained sites. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Pandanus zamboangensis
Pandanus zamboangensis is native to the Philippines and can be found in the tropical forests of Zamboanga Peninsula.
Pandanus zamboangensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pandanus zamboangensis?
Pandanus zamboangensis
What is the common name of Pandanus zamboangensis?
Unknown
What is the natural habitat of Pandanus zamboangensis?
Dry sclerophyll forest
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,