Pandanus candelabrum
- Description
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Chandelier Tree is a species of screw pine native to riparian areas of tropical Africa. It is found on outcroppings of a material called kimberlite, making it an indicator species for diamond prospectors. This evergreen shrub or small tree has spiny stiff leaves and stilt roots that emerge from the trunk. The branches have no buds so if the growing tip is removed the plant will not grow back.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Pandanus
- Species:
- candelabrum
- Family:
- Pandanaceae
- Uses (Ethnobotany):
- The leaves are used to make baskets and mats.
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Seed
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Africa
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Shrub
- Tree
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Broadleaf Evergreen
- Habit/Form:
- Erect
- Texture:
- Coarse
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Fruit:
- Fruit Type:
- Drupe
- Fruit Description:
- A syncarp of drupes
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Broadleaf Evergreen
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Length:
- > 6 inches
- Leaf Description:
- Very long leaves 3'
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Design Feature:
- Accent
- Small Tree
