Pandanus thwaitesii
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Pandanaceae Edible: Fruit
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Summary
Source: WikipediaPandanus thwaitesii is a monocot species of plant in the family Pandanaceae. It is native to India, Sri Lanka.
Description
A screwpine. It is a densely branched shrub. It grows 1-4 m tall. It has prop roots. The leaves are long and narrow. They are 2.5 m long by 4 cm wide. There are spines along the edge. Male and female flowers are on separate plants. The individual nuts are 4 cm long in groups forming a flattened round head 9-12 cm across.
Edible Uses
The fruit (nuts) are eaten.
Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows in lowlands.
Where It Grows
Asia, India, Northeastern India, Sri Lanka,
Cultivation
It is grown as a hedge or live fence.
Synonyms
Pandanus foetidus var. racemosus Trimen
References (3)
- Ambasta, S.P. (Ed.), 2000, The Useful Plants of India. CSIR India. p 424
- Singh, V. B., et al, (Ed.) Horticulture for Sustainable Income and Environmental Protection. Vol. 1 p 217
- Webbia 1:369, 1905
