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Pandanus subglobosus

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

Pandanus subglobosus is a dioecious tropical shrub in the screwpine genus. It is endemic to Madagascar. The specific epithet, "subglobosus", refers to the nearly-round fruits.[1] The accepted name for this species is now Pandanus oligocarpus.[2]

Description

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Pandanus subglobosus is a shrub with main stems green to gray, 5 – 7 m tall, 3 – 4 cm in diameter and studded with rough points. The stems are supported by numerous 2 – 3 m long prop roots that are about 2 cm in diameter. Leaves are up to 40 cm long and 4 – 7 mm wide, green above and pale below with dark green veins.[1]

Flowers and fruit

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Flower clusters develop at the tip of the stem. Female flower clusters produce a single, complex fruit, a syncarp, 3.5–4 cm in diameter. It is nearly round (globose) and made up of (5)-6-(7) green drupes.[1]

Distribution and habitat

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Infrequent in low scrub forests of dry sand plains. The species was first described in 1961, found along the northwest coast of Madagascar, in the Majunga area.[1]

Taxonomy

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Pandanus subglobosus is a member of the section Microstigma. Its closest relative is P. oligocarpus Martelli.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e St. John, Harold. Revision of the Genus Pandanus Stickman, Part 27 Pandanus Novelties from Madagascar. Pacific Science, Vol. XXII, January 1968
  2. ^ "Pandanus oligocarpus Martelli". Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar. Tropicos. Retrieved 2021-03-22.