Pandanus houlletii Carrière

Etymology Genus Pandan, the Malayan word for the plant
Species After M. Houllet, the head gardener at the Jardin des Plantes, Paris
Family Pandanaceae
Synonyms -
Common Names Pandan Hutan, Mengkuang Hutan
Status Native: Critically Endangered
Form Tree, Shrub or Herb
Native Distribution Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore

Diagnostics:

Pandanus houlletii is a tree or herb that grows up to 2.4m. The leaf has a pronounced drip tip. The young leaves have a distinct copper colour.


A herbacaeous form at Lornie Trail (2025).

A shrub of about 2.5m.

Copper-coloured young leaves.

Leaf tip, with spines at margins and mid-rib.

Stem.


Posted: 2025-09-21


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