Åkgak - Revision history

Gehilo at 06:18, 11 April 2026

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	'''Åkgak''' is the Chamorro word for the leaves of the <i>[[Pandanus tectorius]]</i> ~~tree,~~ traditionally harvested and processed for weaving. It is considered a superior fiber source compared to wild-growing [[kaffo']].		'''Åkgak''' is the Chamorro word for the plant and leaves of the a tree which is currently labeled as <i>[[Pandanus tectorius]]</i>. Åkgak leaves are traditionally harvested and processed for weaving. It is considered a superior fiber source compared to wild-growing [[kaffo']].

	== Cultural Use ==		== Cultural Use ==
	* Used for weaving [[kostat tengguang]], [[kottot]], baskets, mats, and hats.		* Used for weaving [[kostat tengguang]], [[kottot]], baskets, mats, and hats.
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	== Botanical Information ==		== Botanical Information ==
			Although åkgak is currently labeled with the binomial ''Pandanus tectorius'', it differs in morphology from [[kaffo']]. It's growth habit, leaf morphology, and leaf quality are the main differences observed by Chamorro cultural pratitioners. It must be planted from cuttings as the only known åkgak tree sex is male. It readily mañusu (produces side shoots) near the ground and will exhibit a crawling habit if not maintained by the grower. Additionally, the leaves are a different color from [[kaffo']] being a brighter green and possessing a prominent glaucous waxy coating which gives the leaves a blueish green hue. The thorns are finer, a lighter color, and much more uniform in size and spacing as compared to other types of Marianas pandanus. The trees are generally replanted around 10-15 years old when they've grown too tall and start producing shorter leaves. Contrary to published descriptions, åkgak flowers are known to practitioners and routinely seen during the life of the tree. They are short lived.
	* Binomial: ''Pandanus tectorius''		* Binomial: ''Pandanus tectorius''
	* Family: Pandanaceae		* Family: Pandanaceae

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2026-03-29T08:45:07Z

Related Vocabulary

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	== Related Vocabulary ==		== Related Vocabulary ==
			* fagot <ref>[http://www.chamoru.info/dictionary/display.php?action=view&id=3291 fagot - chamoru.info Dictionary]</ref><ref>[https://diksionariu.com/fagot fagot - diksionariu.com Dictionary]</ref> - strip of åkgak
	* håle' åkgak / henguan - growing tip of aerial roots		* håle' åkgak / henguan - growing tip of aerial roots
	* fagot <ref>[http://www.chamoru.info/dictionary/display.php?action=view&id=3291 fagot - chamoru.info Dictionary]</ref><ref>[https://diksionariu.com/fagot fagot - diksionariu.com Dictionary]</ref>

	== Gallery ==		== Gallery ==

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Related Vocabulary

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	== Related Vocabulary ==		== Related Vocabulary ==
	håle' åkgak / henguan - growing tip of aerial roots		* håle' åkgak / henguan - growing tip of aerial roots
	fagot <ref>[http://www.chamoru.info/dictionary/display.php?action=view&id=3291 fagot - chamoru.info Dictionary]</ref><ref>[https://diksionariu.com/fagot fagot - diksionariu.com Dictionary]</ref>		* fagot <ref>[http://www.chamoru.info/dictionary/display.php?action=view&id=3291 fagot - chamoru.info Dictionary]</ref><ref>[https://diksionariu.com/fagot fagot - diksionariu.com Dictionary]</ref>


	== Gallery ==		== Gallery ==

Gehilo at 08:31, 29 March 2026

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	* Family: Pandanaceae		* Family: Pandanaceae

			== Related Vocabulary ==
			håle' åkgak / henguan - growing tip of aerial roots
			fagot <ref>[http://www.chamoru.info/dictionary/display.php?action=view&id=3291 fagot - chamoru.info Dictionary]</ref><ref>[https://diksionariu.com/fagot fagot - diksionariu.com Dictionary]</ref>


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	== References ==		== References ==
	~~''(to be added)''~~		<references />

	== See also ==		== See also ==

Gehilo at 21:27, 28 March 2026

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	{{Infobox plant		{{Infobox plant
	\| name = Pandanus ~~tectorius~~		\| name = Pandanus sp.
	\| image = akgak_01.jpg		\| image = akgak_01.jpg
	\| image_caption = åkgak growing at Tweksbury Beach Park, Luta, CNMI		\| image_caption = åkgak growing at Tweksbury Beach Park, Luta, CNMI
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	\| genus = Pandanus		\| genus = Pandanus
	\| species = P. tectorius		\| species = P. tectorius
	\| binomial = Pandanus ~~tectorius~~		\| binomial = Pandanus sp.
	\| authority = Parkinson ex Du Roi		\| authority = Parkinson ex Du Roi
	}}		}}

Gehilo at 00:33, 28 March 2026

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	'''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']].		'''Åkgak''' is the Chamorro word for the leaves of the <i>[[Pandanus tectorius]]</i> tree, traditionally harvested and processed for weaving. It is considered a superior fiber source compared to wild-growing [[kaffo']].
	== Cultural Use ==		== Cultural Use ==
	* Used for weaving [[kostat tengguang]], [[kottot]], baskets, mats, and hats.		* Used for weaving [[kostat tengguang]], [[kottot]], baskets, mats, and hats.

Gehilo: /* Cultural Use */

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Cultural Use

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	'''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']].		'''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 ==		== Cultural Use ==
	* Used for weaving [[kostat tengguang]], baskets, mats, and hats.		* Used for weaving [[kostat tengguang]], [[kottot]], baskets, mats, and hats.
	* Only leaves from male trees are typically used for their softness and strength.		* Only leaves from male trees are typically used for their softness and strength.

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Gallery

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	<gallery>		<gallery>
	File:akgak_01.jpg\|åkgak tree		File:akgak_01.jpg\|åkgak tree
	File:akgak_flower_01.jpg\|åkgak inflorescence		File:akgak_flower_01.jpg\|åkgak inflorescence
			File:akgak_flower_02.jpg\|åkgak inflorescence
	</gallery>		</gallery>



	== References ==		== References ==

Gehilo at 01:20, 9 May 2025

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

			[[Category:Pandanus_(genus)]]

Gehilo at 01:07, 9 May 2025

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	'''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']]. ~~Nanea can't believe it's true... Also si Marlo from Guåhan made me do it...~~		'''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 ==		== Cultural Use ==
	* Used for weaving [[kostat tengguang]], baskets, mats, and hats.		* Used for weaving [[kostat tengguang]], baskets, mats, and hats.
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	* [[paingut]]		* [[paingut]]
	* [[akå'on]]		* [[akå'on]]

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