Pandanus spathulatus

Pandanus spathulatus is a species of plant in the family Pandanaceae, endemic to Mauritius but possibly extinct in the wild.

This species is distinguished by its fruit-heads, each of which is packed with 2-3-locular drupes that are 6–7 cm x 4–5 cm in size.

The exposed portions of the drupes are pyramid-shaped and have flat stigmas at their tips.

It is endemic to Mauritius, where it was once widespread.

Its habitat is now largely destroyed.

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