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

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

Description

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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

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

References

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  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.