View source for Åkgak

{{Infobox plant
| name = Pandanus tectorius
| image = akgak_01.jpg
| image_caption = åkgak growing at Tweksbury Beach Park, Luta, CNMI
| kingdom = Plantae
| clade1 = Tracheophytes
| clade2 = Angiosperms
| clade3 = Monocots
| order = Pandanales
| family = Pandanaceae
| genus = Pandanus
| species = P. tectorius
| binomial = Pandanus tectorius
| authority = Parkinson ex Du Roi
}}
'''Åkgak''' is the Chamorro word for the leaves of the [[Pandanus tectorius]] tree, traditionally harvested and processed for weaving. It is considered a superior fiber source compared to wild-growing [[kaffo']].
== Cultural Use ==
* Used for weaving [[kostat tengguang]], baskets, mats, and hats.
* Only leaves from male trees are typically used for their softness and strength.

== Botanical Information ==
* Binomial: ''Pandanus tectorius''
* Family: Pandanaceae



== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:akgak_01.jpg|åkgak tree
File:akgak_flower_01.jpg|åkgak inflorescence 
</gallery>



== References ==
''(to be added)''

== See also ==
* [[kaffo']]
* [[påhong]]
* [[paingut]]
* [[akå'on]]

[[Category:Plants]]
[[Category:Weaving materials]]
[[Category:Pandanus]]
[[Category:Plants Needing Human Propagation]]