Planted karuka
Planted Karuka
Planted Karuka (Pandanus julianettii), pronounced as /plæntɪd 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.
Etymology
The term "Karuka" is believed to have originated from the indigenous language of the Papua New Guinea highlands. The word "Karuka" refers to the edible nut produced by the plant. The prefix "Planted" is used to differentiate this species from the wild variety of Karuka (Pandanus brosimos).
Description
Planted Karuka is a tree that can grow up to 20 meters tall. It has a distinctive appearance with a spiny trunk and large, spirally arranged leaves. The tree produces a large, segmented fruit that contains numerous edible nuts. These nuts are a significant source of food in the highlands of Papua New Guinea.
Cultivation and Uses
Planted Karuka is cultivated for its edible nuts. The nuts are harvested, cooked, and consumed as a staple food by the indigenous people of Papua New Guinea. In addition to its culinary uses, the tree is also used for its wood, which is used in construction and for making tools.
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.
- Pandanus brosimos: A species of Pandanus that is native to Papua New Guinea and is known as the wild Karuka.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Planted karuka
- Wikipedia's article - Planted karuka
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