Specimen height : 4-6 meters
Habitat : Creek banks
Local name : Alas-as, Alasas, Pandan-luzon
Botanical name : Pandanus luzonensis
Family : Pandanaceae
Fruiting season : Fruits observed from February to March
Traits : Dioecious; Evergreen; Shade tolerant; Small tree; Water-logging tolerant; Willowy
Recommendations : Landscaping; Ornamental tree; Public spaces; Riparian management; Wildcrafting
Used for : Prop roots have been used as diuretic; Leaves employed in weaving hats, mats and baskets; Firewood
Native range : The Philippines
National conservation status : Not threatened
Possible threats : Clearing of woodlands for agricultural, commercial or residential use
Resources :
Bureau of Plant Industry’s Medicinal Plants Publication - Pandanus luzonensishttp://www.bpi.da.gov.ph/Publications/mp/pdf/p/pand (280)