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Martellidendron hornei
Also called Horne’s Pandanus, Horne's Pandanus
Martellidendron hornei (Vakwa parasol, or Vacoa parasol) is a species of plant in the family Pandanaceae, one of several species in this family that are endemic to the Seychelles.
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.
Martellidendron androcephalanthos · Martellidendron karaka · Horne's Pandanus
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Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.
