- Source: Pandanus balfourii
Pandanus balfourii, also known as Vakwa bordmer, is a species of plant in the family Pandanaceae, one of four Pandanus species that are endemic to the Seychelles.
Description
Pandanus balfourii is a small, slender, elegant tree of about 8 meters in height, with small supporting roots, and bearing its drooping leaves in spiral rosettes. Its medium-sized fruit-body (25 cm) hangs from the stem and contain 70-90 individual fruits.
Distribution and habitat
It is endemic to Seychelles, and was especially common on all the granitic islands.
It was formerly extremely common along the coast, and its local name Vakwa bordmer refers to this habitat preference. However, it has been known to live in more rocky areas at higher altitudes too.
It is threatened by habitat loss.
Other indigenous Pandanus of the Seychelles include Pandanus sechellarum, Pandanus hornei and Pandanus multispicatus. The Madagascan species Pandanus utilis is introduced and is now also widespread.
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References
External links
Media related to Pandanus balfourii at Wikimedia Commons
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Pandan
- Pandanus balfourii
- Pandanus
- List of Pandanus species
- Pandanus multispicatus
- Pandanus sechellarum
- List of endemic plants of Seychelles
- List of IUCN Red List Vulnerable plants
- Cousin Island
- List of least concern plants
- List of endemic and threatened plants of India
