Pandanus Collection

Jurassic reptiles, dinosaurs, fish and birds.. Chromolithograph from Dr. Fr. Rolles Geology and Paleontology section in Gotthilf Heinrich von Schuberts Natural History, Schreiber, Munich, 1886

GAUGUIN: PANDANUS, 1891. Paul Gauguin: Under the Pandanus. Oil on canvas, 1891

Screw pine, Pandanus utilis
5855219 Screw pine, Pandanus utilis; (add.info.: Screw pine, Pandanus utilis. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Jussieu's "Dictionary of Natural Science)

Screw pine, Pandanus augustianus. Chromolithograph by Pieter de Pannemaeker from Jean Linden's l'Illustration
FLO4663873 Screw pine, Pandanus augustianus. Chromolithograph by Pieter de Pannemaeker from Jean Linden's l'Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1885.; (add.info.: Screw pine)

Screw pine, Pandanus utilis
5855218 Screw pine, Pandanus utilis; (add.info.: Screw pine, Pandanus utilis. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Jussieu's "Dictionary of Natural Science)

The Vacoa, or screw pine, of Madagascar; A Birds-eye View of Madagascar, 1875. Creator: M.D Charnay
The Vacoa, or screw pine, of Madagascar; A Birds-eye View of Madagascar, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

The Robber Crab (Birgus latro), 1857. Creator: Unknown
The Robber Crab (Birgus latro), 1857. Charles Darwin: The young are hatched and live for some time on the coast. At this period of existence we cannot suppose that cocoa- nuts form any part of their

Pandanus, Moorea, French Polynesia, South Seas

The Pandanus Muricatus. ; Recent Explorations in Madagascar, 1875. Creator: Alfred Grandidier
The " Pandanus Muricatus." ; Recent Explorations in Madagascar, 1875. [Tropical plants of east Africa]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

Sketches of Figures, Pandanus Leaf, and Vanilla Plant, 1891 / 93. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Sketches of Figures, Pandanus Leaf, and Vanilla Plant, 1891/93

Colorful orange flower, Florida. Pandanus produces and edible fruit

Panoramic view of Point Lookout, North Stradbroke Island from the Gorge with Pandanus Palms in the foreground

Tahitian screwpine, Pandanus tectorius (Veitchs screw-pine, Pandanus veitchii). Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse

Weddells palm, Lytocaryum weddellianum, young plant (Cocos weddeliana). Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse

Africa, Pandanus on the Samou river (b / w photo)
6019051 Africa, Pandanus on the Samou river (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Africa, Pandanus on the Samou river)

Native man of Radack Islands, Marshall Islands
Native man of Radack Islands (Ratak chain), Marshall Islands, with tattooed chest, blue beard and rolled pandanus-leaf earrings

Screw pine, Pandanus augustianus. Chromolithograph by Pieter de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1885

Comte de Kerchove de Denterghems screw pine, Pandanus kerchovei. Chromolithograph by Francois Stroobant from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1885

Under the Pandanus, 1891 (oil on canvas)
488020 Under the Pandanus, 1891 (oil on canvas) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); 73x91.4 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Fiji: Interior of a Chiefs House, Bau (b / w photo)
5992111 Fiji: Interior of a Chiefs House, Bau (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of a Chiefs House, Bau)

Prehistory - Jurassic - reconstruction of natural environment in Europe
CHT430428 Prehistory - Jurassic - reconstruction of natural environment in Europe and some of the animals of this period, 1886 (colour litho) by German School

Palms (engraving)
961271 Palms (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Palms; 1. Pandanus or Screw Pine; 2. Vegetable Invory Palm or Phytelephas; 3. Chamaedores Schiedeana; 4)

Date; Banana; Jack Fruit; Pandanus (coloured engraving)
6005390 Date; Banana; Jack Fruit; Pandanus (coloured engraving) by Fitch, W. (fl.1872); Private Collection; (add.info.: Date; Banana; Jack Fruit; Pandanus)

Strange plants (coloured engraving)
998431 Strange plants (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Pandan (Pandanus sp. ) growing in the Sabangau River, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia
Pandan (Pandanus sp.) growing in the Sabangau River, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia

Pandanus spiralis
Close up of Pandanus spiralis

East of Ilot Gabriel island sea shore with black basalt rocks a wind-battered Common screwpine tree with aerial roots visible endemic for Mascarenes (Mauritius and Reunion) June North of Mauritius

Interior of Ilot Gabriel island a view to the West to a lighthouse on Ile Plate / Flat island vegetation among black basalt rocks wind-battered Common screwpine tree (on the right)

Pandanus labyrinthicus, native of the Malay Islands.. Hand-coloured botanical illustration drawn by Matilda Smith and lithographed by E

Pandanus (Pandanus javanicus)
Illustration of a Pandanus (Pandanus javanicus)

Fruits engraving 1857
A History of the Vegetable Kingdom by Wlliiam Rhind 1855

Loading Cane in a Sugar Field, Fiji Islands (Left); Pandanus Tree, Tongatabu, Tonga Islands (Right)

Coconut Palms -Cocos nucifera- and Screwpines -Pandanus tectorius-, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Tahiti - Beach at Arue with Pandanus and Coconut Trees Date: 1927

USA, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean. Pandanus tree (Pandanus tectorius) or Hala tree at the shoreline with the Pacific Ocean in the background

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Screw Pine (Pandanus sp.) Date:

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Pandani (Pandanus sp.) in lush vegetation along Lawn Hill Creek at the base of cliffs of Lawn Hill Gorge. Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Date:

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Pandanus fruit - Exotics products for floral compositions Date:

Pandanus on Misty Lagoon
Darwin, NT, Australia

Loading Cane In A Sugar Field, Fiji Islands (left); Pandanus Tree, Tongatabu, Tonga Islands (right)

Green sansho stem and red berries, green and red perilla leaves, lemon grass stems, green pandanus stem and leaves, and green Vap ca leaves

Bai toey or Pandanus leaves, on a mat, close-up

Seychelles, Silhouette Island, endemic pandanus (Pandanus aldabraensis) along the coast

Pandanus sp
Plate 988 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Pandanus odoratissimus, umbrella tree
Fruit of the umbrella tree from the Nicobar Isles. Now known as Pandanus fascicularis, screwpine bears edible flowers and fruits. Illustration from the John Fleming Collection

Pandanus atrocarpus, screw pine
Photograph of Pandanus atrocarpus

Pandanus sp. screw pine
Plate 883 from the John Fleming Collection of Indian Drawings, c. 1795-1805. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

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"Pandanus: A Timeless Connection to Ancient Worlds and Exotic Shores" Immerse yourself in the captivating world of pandanus, a remarkable plant that has witnessed the rise and fall of Jurassic reptiles, dinosaurs, fish, and birds. Its intriguing presence can be traced back to Paul Gauguin's masterpiece "Under the Pandanus, " where he immortalized its beauty on canvas in 1891. Travel east of Ilot Gabriel island's sea shore, and you'll find yourself surrounded by the enchanting landscapes of Moorea in French Polynesia. Here, pandanus thrives amidst the South Seas' tropical paradise, as depicted in Alfred Grandidier's exploration records from 1875. Paul Gauguin himself was captivated by this versatile plant; his sketches showcased not only its unique figures but also its association with other flora like vanilla plants. The vibrant orange flowers found in Florida remind us that pandanus is more than just a pretty face – it produces edible fruit too. From panoramic views at Point Lookout on North Stradbroke Island to Tahitian screwpine (Pandanus tectorius) and Weddell's palm (Lytocaryum weddellianum), these species offer glimpses into diverse ecosystems around the globe. Even Africa boasts stunning specimens along the Samou River. But it is not just nature that intertwines with pandanus; native people have long relied on this resilient plant for their livelihoods. In Radack Islands within Marshall Islands, indigenous communities cherish their connection with pandanus as they continue age-old traditions. As we marvel at this ancient botanical wonder, let us remember that beyond being a mere plant or artwork subject matter, pandanus represents an enduring link between past civilizations and our present-day fascination with nature's wonders.