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{{Infobox plant | {{Infobox plant | ||
| name = Pandanus tectorius | | name = Pandanus tectorius | ||
| image = | | image = akgak_01.jpg | ||
| image_caption = åkgak growing at Tweksbury Beach Park, Luta, CNMI | | image_caption = åkgak growing at Tweksbury Beach Park, Luta, CNMI | ||
| kingdom = Plantae | | kingdom = Plantae | ||
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| authority = Parkinson ex Du Roi | | 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']]. | '''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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* Binomial: ''Pandanus tectorius'' | * Binomial: ''Pandanus tectorius'' | ||
* Family: Pandanaceae | * Family: Pandanaceae | ||
== Gallery == | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:akgak_01.jpg|åkgak tree | |||
File:akgak_flower_01.jpg|åkgak inflorescence | |||
File:akgak_flower_02.jpg|åkgak inflorescence | |||
</gallery> | |||
== References == | |||
''(to be added)'' | |||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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* [[paingut]] | * [[paingut]] | ||
* [[akå'on]] | * [[akå'on]] | ||
[[Category:Plants]] | |||
[[Category:Weaving materials]] | |||
[[Category:Pandanus]] | |||
[[Category:Plants Needing Human Propagation]] | |||
[[Category:Pandanus_(genus)]] | |||
Latest revision as of 01:25, 26 May 2025
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| åkgak growing at Tweksbury Beach Park, Luta, CNMI | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Clade | Tracheophytes |
| Clade | Angiosperms |
| Clade | Monocots |
| Order | Pandanales |
| Family | Pandanaceae |
| Genus | Pandanus |
| Species: | P. tectorius |
| Binomial name: | |
| Pandanus tectorius Parkinson ex Du Roi |
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| Synonyms | |
No synonyms listed |
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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'.
Cultural Use
- Used for weaving kostat tengguang, kottot, 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
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åkgak tree -
åkgak inflorescence -
åkgak inflorescence
References
(to be added)
