What is another word for Genus Pandanus?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs pˈandanəs] (IPA) 
Genus Pandanus is a group of tropical plants native to Southeast Asia, Africa, and Australia. They are commonly known as screw pines, due to the spiral arrangement of their leaves around the stem. The genus includes approximately 750 species, many of which have been used for centuries by indigenous peoples for food, medicine, and cultural rituals. Some of the synonyms for the Genus Pandanus include Pandanus tectorius, Pandanus odorifer, and Pandanus utilis. These different species have various uses, including weaving, thatching, and producing edible fruits and nuts. Pandanus species are also used in traditional medicine to treat a range of ailments.
