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{{Infobox plant | |||
| name = Pandanus tectorius | |||
| image = Pandanus_tectorius_Hawaii.jpg | |||
| image_caption = Growing in the mountains of Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi | |||
| 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']]. Nanea can't believe it's true... | '''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... | ||
Revision as of 14:53, 5 May 2025
| Pandanus tectorius | |
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| File:Pandanus tectorius Hawaii.jpg | |
| Growing in the mountains of Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi | |
| 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'. Nanea can't believe it's true...
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
