Description
Pandanus pukapukaensis (also called Pukapuka Pandanus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Pukapuka islands of the Cook Islands. It has a single stem with a crown of long, narrow, arching leaves. It grows in dry coastal and lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pandanus pukapukaensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pandanus pukapukaensis has small, white flowers that are clustered in groups of three. The flowers are followed by small, round, yellowish-brown fruits that contain several seeds. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and have a yellowish-green hue.