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'''''Pandanus carmichaelii''''' is a species of [[plant]] in the [[Pandanaceae]] family. It is [[Endemism|endemic]] to [[Mauritius]].
'''''Pandanus carmichaelii''''' is a species of [[plant]] in the family [[Pandanaceae]]. It is [[Endemism|endemic]] to [[Mauritius]].


==Description==
==Description==
It can be distinguished from many of its closest relatives by its small, round fruit-head (15cm), which is partially enclosed in protective bracts . The 125-150 drupes in the fruit-head do not protrude from the surface, but are a bit compressed, with flat stigmas, and exposed tips that are flat and angular.
It can be distinguished from many of its closest relatives by its small, round fruit-head (15&nbsp;cm), which is partially enclosed in protective bracts . The 125-150 drupes in the fruit-head do not protrude from the surface, but are a bit compressed, with flat stigmas, and exposed tips that are flat and angular.


Its leaves are rigid and curved upwards, with abrupt, acute tips.
Its leaves are rigid and curved upwards, with abrupt, acute tips.


==Habitat==
==Habitat==
Its natural [[habitat]] is [[swamp]]s. It is threatened by [[habitat loss]] and only survives in the high altitude area around Le Petrin.
Its natural [[habitat]] is [[swamp]]s. It is threatened by [[habitat loss]] and only survives in the high altitude area around Le Petrin.


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==References==
==References==
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<ref name=iucn>Tezoo, V. & Strahm, W. 2000. [http://www.iucnredlist.org/search/details.php/35016/all ''Pandanus carmichaelii'']. [http://www.iucnredlist.org 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. ] Downloaded on 23 August 2007.</ref>
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[[Category:Pandanus|carmichaelii]]
[[Category:Pandanus|carmichaelii]]
[[Category:Endemic flora of Mauritius]]
[[Category:Endemic flora of Mauritius]]
[[Category:Critically endangered plants]]
[[Category:Critically endangered plants]]
[[Category:Taxonomy articles created by Polbot]]





Latest revision as of 19:42, 12 January 2024

Pandanus carmichaelii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Pandanales
Family: Pandanaceae
Genus: Pandanus
Species:
P. carmichaelii
Binomial name
Pandanus carmichaelii
Vaughan & Wiehe

Pandanus carmichaelii is a species of plant in the family Pandanaceae. It is endemic to Mauritius.

Description[edit]

It can be distinguished from many of its closest relatives by its small, round fruit-head (15 cm), which is partially enclosed in protective bracts . The 125-150 drupes in the fruit-head do not protrude from the surface, but are a bit compressed, with flat stigmas, and exposed tips that are flat and angular.

Its leaves are rigid and curved upwards, with abrupt, acute tips.

Habitat[edit]

Its natural habitat is swamps. It is threatened by habitat loss and only survives in the high altitude area around Le Petrin.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Tezoo, V. (TPTNC).; Strahm, W. (2000). "Pandanus carmichaelii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2000: e.T35016A9903444. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2000.RLTS.T35016A9903444.en. Retrieved 14 November 2021.