Martellidendron hornei
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Martellidendron hornei (Vakwa Parasol, or Vacoa Parasol) is a species of plant in the Pandan, or Screwpine family (Pandanaceae), one of several Pandanus species that are endemic to the Seychelles.
Description
This species is a tall (15 meters, or 49 feet), erect tree. It has a single, tall, straight trunk, with a spreading, parasol-like canopy only near the top. Its branches usually divide into groups of three. This is not trichotomous, but probably the result of having three ranks of leaves. The multiple fruit is up to Script error: No such module "convert". in diameter with large pyrenes. each up to Script error: No such module "convert". in length, each containing one seed. They are mostly yellow with a green outer tip.[1]
Its stilt-roots are characteristically large but very closely packed.
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Rosette detail
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The close-packed stilt-roots of two specimens
Distribution and habitat
Martellidendron hornei is endemic to the Seychelles, and was formerly common on all of the granitic islands. In valleys and on wetter slopes it was a dominant part of the original forests. It is currently threatened by habitat loss and invasive alien species such as Falcataria falcata.
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