Bakong
Pandanus dubius
- Native to:
- Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Caroline Is., Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Jawa, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maluku, Marianas, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Niue, Northern Mariana Islands, Philippines, Solomon Is., Sulawesi, Tonga, Vanuatu, Wallis-Futuna Is.
Dinesh Valke (www.flickr.com) from Thane, India
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Pandanaceae
- Genus:
- Pandanus
- Species:
- Pandanus dubius
- USDA Symbol:
- PADU3
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-rich soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Commonly found in coastal areas and mangroves.