Pandanus utilis
Pandanus utilis, commonly known as the screw pine, is a versatile tropical plant cherished for its multifaceted uses. Beyond its striking architectural foliage, it holds significant medicinal value in traditional healing. Its leaves and fruits are utilized to treat various ailments, making it a vital resource in many cultures.
- Scientific name: Pandanus utilis
- Family: Pandanaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Pandanales and the family Pandanaceae, it is classified 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 geographical distribution across several remote island territories. In the Middle Atlantic Ocean, its presence can be documented on the island of Ascension. The species is also widely spread throughout the Western Indian Ocean. Specifically, it is found inhabiting the islands of Comoros, Mauritius, and Réunion. Additionally, the plant extends its range to the island of Rodrigues within the same oceanic region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Atlantic Ocean | Ascension | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Comoros | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Rodrigues | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Seychelles | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Bermuda | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Cuba | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Jamaica | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Leeward Is. | WCVP |
Activities
Pandanus utilis has 7 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antimitotic, Antioxidant, Aphrodisiac, Apoptotic.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimitotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aphrodisiac | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Apoptotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardiotonic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |