Fragrant Pandan (Pandanus amaryllifolius)

Family: Pandanaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Pandanus amaryllifolius is an evergreen Tree growing to 4 m (13ft) by 3 m (9ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist or wet soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries, Nuts/Seeds, Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavour rice, cassava etc. — The fragrant young leaves are cooked and eaten.; They are also often used, both fresh or dried, to flavour rice, cassava etc., especially in sweet dishes.; Juice extracted from leaves is used to add fragrance to various types of teas and desserts.; Desserts include cakes and kueh.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known in a truly wild location. (Zone 8)