Pandanus candelabrum
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Pandanales |
| Family: | Pandanaceae |
| Genus: | Pandanus |
| Species: | P. candelabrum
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| Binomial name | |
| Pandanus candelabrum | |
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Pandanus candelabrum, the chandelier tree, is a species of screw palm found in tropical Africa, notably Liberia.[2] It only grows on kimberlite outcroppings, making it a potentially useful indicator for diamond prospecting.[3]
References[]
- ^ The Plant List: A Working List of All Plant Species, retrieved 2 February 2016
- ^ "Geologist Discovers Plant That Only Grows Near Diamonds". Geology IN. 2016-10-13. Retrieved 2020-05-01.
- ^ "Amazon Deforestation Could Cause Extreme Droughts". Discovery News. 14 November 2015. Archived from the original on 2015-11-14.
External links[]
Media related to Pandanus candelabrum at Wikimedia Commons
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