Pandanus utilis
Common Screwpine, Screw Palm
Also known as: Hasskarlia globosa (Hassk.) Walp. +12 more
- Hasskarlia globosa (Hassk.) Walp.
- Marquartia globosa Hassk.
- Pandanus candelabrum Hook., 1857
- Pandanus distichus Anon.
- Pandanus elegantissimus J.J.Veitch
- Pandanus flabelliformis Carrière
- Pandanus nudus Thouars
- Pandanus odoratissimus Eggers
- Pandanus sativus Thouars
- Pandanus utilis hort. ex H.Wendl.
- Pandanus utilis subsp. stephanocarpa
- Pandanus utilis var. stephanocarpa (Gaudich.) Brongn.
- Pandanus vacqua Carmich. ex Balf.f.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Pandanaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Pandanus utilis (commonly known as Common Screwpine or Screw Palm) is a tree within the Pandanaceae family. It is found natively in Africa. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mauritius, Rodrigues, Réunion
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Ascension, Bermuda, Comoros, Cuba, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Seychelles, Windward Is.