Pandanus odorifer
Pandanus odorifer, commonly known as the fragrant screwpine, is a distinctive tropical plant celebrated for its aromatic qualities. Native to lush, coastal environments, it features striking, sword-shaped leaves and unique prop roots. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, this medicinal plant is traditionally valued for its diverse therapeutic and healing properties.
- Scientific name: Pandanus odorifer
- Family: Pandanaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Pandanus odorifer, is classified under the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it belongs to the order Pandanales and the family Pandanaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Pandanus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Pandanales | WCVP |
| Family | Pandanaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pandanus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of locations across several key tropical regions. In West-Central Tropical Africa, its presence is noted within the Congo. Moving toward East Tropical Africa, it can be found in Tanzania, while also inhabiting Mozambique in South Tropical Africa. Its distribution extends to the Western Indian Ocean, specifically on the island of Aldabra. Finally, the species reaches the Arabian Peninsula, where it is located in Yemen.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Aldabra | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Yemen | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |