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Pandanus tectorius Parkinson ex Du Roi (thornless)
| Family Name: | Pandanaceae |
| Common Name: | Variegated Screw Pine |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Foliage | Its leaves are linear, striped with yellow center and green margins. The leaf margins are entire without spines. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
| Plant & Rootzone Preference - Tolerance | Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Landscape Uses | General, Parks & Gardens, Groundcover |
| Thematic Landscaping | Golden Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Propagation Method | Division |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Yellow / Golden |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
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Others
| Master ID | 30202 |
| Species ID | 4511 |
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