Pandanus tectorius Parkinson ex Zucc. var. chamissonis (Gaudich.) B.C. Stone
Scientific Name: Pandanus tectorius Parkinson ex Zucc. var. chamissonis (Gaudich.) B.C. Stone
Synonyms: Pandanus chamissonis Gaudich., Pandanus douglasii Gaudich., Pandanus menziesii Gaudich., Pandanus odoratissimus auct. non L. f., Pandanus odoratissimus L. f. var. <i>laevigatus</i> Martelli, Pandanus odoratissimus L. f. var. <i>oahuensis</i> Martelli, Pandanus tectorius Parkinson ex Zucc. var. <i>chamissonis</i> (Gaudich.) B.C. Stone, Pandanus tectorius Parkinson ex Zucc. var. <i>douglasii</i> (Gaudich.) B.C. Stone, Pandanus tectorius Parkinson ex Zucc. var. <i>laevigatus</i> (Martelli) B.C. Stone, Pandanus tectorius Parkinson ex Zucc. var. <i>menziesii</i> (Gaudich.) B.C. Stone, Pandanus tectorius Parkinson ex Zucc. var. <i>oahuensis</i> (Martelli) B.C. Stone, Pandanus tectorius Parkinson ex Zucc. var. <i>sandvicensis</i> Warb.
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Arecidae / Pandanales / Pandanaceae / Pandanus L. f./ Pandanus tectorius Parkinson ex Zucc. var. chamissonis (Gaudich.) B.C. Stone
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Usda Symbol | PATEC |
| Group | Monocot |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Growth Habits | Tree |
| Native Locations | PATEC |
Plant Guide
Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Pandanus tectorius Parkinson ex Zucc. var. chamissonis (Gaudich.) B.C. Stone is planted.
Plant Traits
Growth Requirements
| Temperature, Minimum (°F) | 40 |
|---|---|
| Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | Yes |
| Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | No |
| Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | No |
| Anaerobic Tolerance | Medium |
| Cold Stratification Required | Yes |
| Fertility Requirement | High |
| Fire Tolerance | Medium |
| Frost Free Days, Minimum | 365 |
| Hedge Tolerance | Low |
| pH, Maximum | 7.5 |
| pH, Minimum | 6.0 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Maxim | 640 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Minim | 320 |
| Precipitation, Maximum | 320 |
| Precipitation, Minimum | 8 |
| Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 36 |
| Salinity Tolerance | Medium |
| Shade Tolerance | Intermediate |
Morphology/Physiology
| Coppice Potential | No |
|---|---|
| Toxicity | None |
| Shape and Orientation | Erect |
| Nitrogen Fixation | None |
| Resprout Ability | No |
| Bloat | None |
| Fall Conspicuous | Yes |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Flower Color | White |
| Flower Conspicuous | Yes |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Porosity Summer | Moderate |
| Foliage Porosity Winter | Moderate |
| Foliage Texture | Coarse |
| Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | Yes |
| Low Growing Grass | No |
| Lifespan | Short |
| Leaf Retention | No |
| Known Allelopath | No |
| Height, Mature (feet) | 10.0 |
| Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee | 30 |
| Growth Rate | Rapid |
| Growth Form | Single Crown |
| Fruit/Seed Color | Yellow |
Reproduction
| Vegetative Spread Rate | Moderate |
|---|---|
| Small Grain | No |
| Fruit/Seed Persistence | No |
| Seed Spread Rate | Moderate |
| Propagated by Tubers | No |
| Propagated by Sprigs | No |
| Propagated by Sod | No |
| Propagated by Seed | Yes |
| Propagated by Corm | No |
| Propagated by Container | No |
| Propagated by Bulb | No |
| Propagated by Bare Root | No |
| Fruit/Seed Period End | Year Round |
| Fruit/Seed Period Begin | Year Round |
| Propagated by Cuttings | Yes |
Suitability/Use
| Veneer Product | Yes |
|---|---|
| Pulpwood Product | No |
| Post Product | Yes |
| Palatable Human | Yes |
| Nursery Stock Product | No |
| Naval Store Product | No |
| Lumber Product | Yes |
| Fuelwood Product | Medium |
| Fodder Product | No |
| Christmas Tree Product | No |
| Berry/Nut/Seed Product | No |
