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Pandanus arapepe
Pandanus arapepe, known as 'Ara Pepe in Cook Islands Māori, is a species of flowering plant endemic to the Cook Islands, where it is known only from the islands of Atiu and Mauke. It is a tree which grows in lowland rain forests. Little is known about the species' population, distribution, and threats to it. The IUCN Red List assesses the species as Endangered based on its limited range and recurrent threats from typhoons and droughts.
The leaves are used locally for thatch and the flowers for leis.
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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.
