The screw-pine family is a group of flowering plants commonly found in tropical regions, including the West Indies, Africa, and South Asia. While the common name "screw-pine" is widely used, there are several other terms that can be used to refer to this family, including the pandan family, the screwpine order, and the pandanaceae. These names all refer to the same group of plants, which are characterized by their long, spiky leaves and fragrant, cone-like flower clusters. Some species in this family are cultivated for their edible fruits or for their use in traditional medicine, while others are prized for their ornamental value or as sources of fiber and weaving material.