Pandanus kirkii

Family: Pandanaceae

What it is like

A pandanus tree. It grows 15 m tall. It has stilt roots The leaves are 0.9-1.5 m long. They clasp the trunk at the base. The fruiting head is8-18 cm long by 5-16 cm wide. They are yellow-brown when ripe.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows near the sea.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania

How it is used for food

Edible parts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Pandanus heddei Warb.; Pandanus platycarpus Warb.; Pandanus usaramensis Martelli; Pandanus warburgii Martelli;