Pandanus subglobosus is a dioecious tropical shrub in the screwpine genus. It is endemic to Madagascar. The specific epithet, "subglobosus", refers to the nearly-round fruits.St. John, Harold. Revision of the Genus Pandanus Stickman, Part 27 Pandanus Novelties from Madagascar. Pacific Science, Vol. XXII, January 1968 The accepted name for this species is now Pandanus oligocarpus.
Description Pandanus subglobosus is a shrub with main stems green to gray, 5 – 7 m tall, 3 – 4 cm in diameter and studded with rough points. The stems are supported by numerous 2 – 3 m long prop roots that are about 2 cm in diameter. Leaves are up to 40 cm long and 4 – 7 mm wide, green above and pale below with dark green veins.
Flowers and fruit Flower clusters develop at the tip of the stem. Female flower clusters produce a single, complex fruit, a syncarp, 3.5–4 cm in diameter. It is nearly round (globose) and made up of (5)-6-(7) green drupes.
Distribution and habitat Infrequent in low scrub forests of dry sand plains. The species was first described in 1961, found along the northwest coast of Madagascar, in the Majunga area.
Taxonomy Pandanus subglobosus is a member of the section Microstigma. Its closest relative is P. oligocarpus Martelli.
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