Wild karuka

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Wild Karuka

Wild Karuka (Pandanus julianettii), pronounced as /wʌɪld kəˈruːkə/, is a species of Pandanus that is native to the highlands of Papua New Guinea. The term "Karuka" is derived from the local language of the indigenous people of Papua New Guinea.

Description

Wild Karuka is a tree that grows up to 20 meters tall. The leaves are spirally arranged, and the fruits are large and edible. The tree is often cultivated for its fruit, which is a significant source of food in the highlands of Papua New Guinea.

Cultivation and Uses

Wild Karuka is often cultivated for its fruit in the highlands of Papua New Guinea. The fruit is a significant source of food and is also used in traditional medicine. The leaves of the tree are used for thatching, and the wood is used for construction.

Related Terms

  • Pandanus: A genus of monocots with some 750 accepted species. They are palm-like, dioecious trees and shrubs native to the Old World tropics and subtropics.
  • Papua New Guinea: A country in Oceania that occupies the eastern half of the island of New Guinea and its offshore islands in Melanesia, a region of the southwestern Pacific Ocean north of Australia.

Etymology

The term "Karuka" is derived from the local language of the indigenous people of Papua New Guinea. The scientific name Pandanus julianettii is named after the botanist who first described the species.

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