| Etymology | Genus | Pandan, the Malayan word for the plant |
|---|---|---|
| Species | From Greek, atro=dark or black & karpos=fruit, referring to its black seeds | |
| Family | Pandanaceae | |
| Synonyms | - | |
| Common Names | Bengkuang, Mengkuang, Pandan Duri | |
| Status | Native: Endangered | |
| Form | Tree or Shrub | |
| Native Distribution | Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore | |
Diagnostics:
Pandanus atrocarpus is a Pandan that can grow up to an impressive height of 18m. It is found in wet, swampy area in the MacRitchie Reservoir, Nee Soon Swamp Forest, and the Western Catchment Area (Tan et al., 2012). The mid-rib and both sides of the leaf margins are lined with spines.
Form of Pandanus atrocarpus at Nee Soon Swamp Forest area (2025).
Leaf arrangement.
Stem and branch.
Leaf base, also showing the spines at the margins and mid-rib.
References
Tan, S. Y., C. Y. Koh, H. J. M. Siow, T. Li, H. F. Wong, A. Heyzer, and H. T. W. Tan. 2012. 100 Common Vascular Plants of the Nee Soon Swamp Forest, Singapore. Singapore: Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore.
Author: Siyang
Posted: 2025-09-20