Pandanus galorei
B. C. Stone
Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University (ANSP-PH)
Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University (ANSP-PH)
Where to Find It
It is a tropical plant.
Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, PNG,
How to Identify
A pandanus tree.
How to Grow
Species in this genus generally grow well in most moist, well-dained soils and a sunny position A dioecious species, both male and female forms are required if fruit and seed are required.
Other Uses
Although we have seen no specific records for this species, the leaves of most members of this genus are used locally for weaving a range of items such as mats, bags and baskets. The leaves, which are usually tough and fibrous, are long, narrow and sword-shaped and can easily be split into strips for weaving. The prop roots are dried and splintered to make torches. Wood. The prop roots are split and lashed tightly together to make house walls. The trunk is split open and cored, then the trunk rind is flattened to make house floors and inner walls.
Names & Synonyms
Gol
References (2)
- Hyndman, D. C., 1984, Ethnobotany of Wopkaimin Pandanus: Significant Papua New Guinea Plant Resource. Economic Botany 38(3) pp. 287-303
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
