Pandanus tectorius
Pandanus tectorius, commonly known as the Screw Pine, is a versatile tropical plant cherished for its medicinal and practical uses. Found across Indo-Pacific coasts, its fragrant leaves and fruits offer therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits, while serving as a vital resource for traditional healing and crafts.
- Scientific name: Pandanus tectorius
- Family: Pandanaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following its descent through the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Pandanales, it is a member of the family Pandanaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within 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 geographical range spanning several key regions across the Indian Ocean and Southeast Asia. Within the Western Indian Ocean, it can be found inhabiting the Seychelles and the Chagos Archipelago. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, its distribution includes the Laccadive Islands and the nation of Bangladesh. Additionally, its presence extends into the Indo-China region, specifically covering the Andaman Islands. Collectively, these locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive across various tropical island ecosystems.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Chagos Archipelago | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Seychelles | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Laccadive Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Malesia | Cocos (Keeling) Is. | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Lesser Sunda Is. | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Pandanus tectorius has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include caffeoylquinic acid, phenylalanine, polyphenols.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| caffeoylquinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenylalanine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Pandanus tectorius has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antihyperglycemic, Antihyperlipidemic, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Hypolipidemic.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antihyperglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihyperlipidemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypolipidemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Pandanus tectorius has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include hyperlipidemia, dyslipidemia, hyperglycemia, hyperinsulinism.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hyperlipidemia | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dyslipidemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperglycemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperinsulinism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |