Common Name: Ankomorika

General Information

Pandanus leptopodus is a small, evergreen tree growing up to 7 metres tall[].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine and source of materials.
Pandanus leptopodus has a relatively large range along the eastern side of Madagascar. There are no specific threats identified but its habitat is threatened by selective logging, wood harvesting, slash-and-burn, mining and wildfire.The plant is classified as 'Least Concern' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2020)[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Africa - eastern Madagascar

Habitat

Humid forest on sandy or lateritic soils; at elevations up to 1,500 metres[].

Properties

Conservation Status	Least Concern
Medicinal Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	5.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Species in this genus generally grow well in most moist, well-dained soils and a sunny position[]
A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

The leaf is used for removing parasitic worms in humans[].

Other Uses

The plant has artisanal uses[]. No more information is given.
Although we have seen no specific records for this species, the leaves of most members of this genus are used locally for weaving a range of items such as mats, bags and baskets. The leaves, which are usually tough and fibrous, are long, narrow and sword-shaped and can easily be split into strips for weaving[].

Propagation

Seed -

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