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Pandanus kaida

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Pandanus kaida
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Pandanales
Family: Pandanaceae
Genus: Pandanus
Species:
P. kaida
Binomial name
Pandanus kaida
Synonyms[2]
  • Pandanus candelabrum (Gaudich.) Kurz
  • Pandanus forceps Martelli
  • Pandanus siamensis F.N.Williams
  • Tuckeya candelabrum Gaudich.

Pandanus kaida is a monocot species of plant in the family Pandanaceae.[2][3] It is cultivated[4] and native to Cambodia, China, India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam.[2] Provided the appearance of its fruit, the species is sometimes referred to as the false pineapple, despite not belonging to the pineapple genus.[5]

Uses

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live fencing; medicinal; pollen-insect repellent. leaves- mats, boxes, hats.

References

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  1. ^ Amitha Bachan, K.H.; Devika, M.A. (2024). "Pandanus kaida". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2024: e.T210014326A210023302. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2024-2.RLTS.T210014326A210023302.en. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
  2. ^ a b c "Pandanus kaida Kurz". Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
  3. ^ "Pandanus kaida Kurz". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000. n.d. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
  4. ^ Kun Sun and Robert A. DeFilipps (2010). "Pandanus kaida Kurz". Flora of China. Vol. 23.
  5. ^ "False Pineapple". wetlandpark.gov.hk. Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department - Hong Kong Wetland Park. Retrieved 3 June 2021. False Pineapple Pandanus kaida

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