

How to identify Screw pine (Pandanus tectorius)
Screw pine, also known as Thatch screwpine, Hala tree, Beach pandan, Corn plant, Ketaki
Screw pine is a compact variety that typically reaches up to 2 feet (60 cm) in height. This houseplant boasts palm-like, strappy foliage, characterized by visible parallel veins. The leaves exhibit a variegated pattern, adding to their ornamental appeal. Ideal growing conditions involve indirect light to prevent leaf scorch, coupled with a warm atmosphere to mimic its preference for humidity. Care should be taken to avoid direct sunlight exposure to maintain the plant's health and appearance.
Compact growth up to 2 feet (60 cm), palm-like foliage with variegated pattern.
Male flowers with white bracts, female flowers resembling pineapples, about 1 foot (30 cm) in size.
Fruit resembling a pineapple, oval shape, 1.6-7.9 inches (4-20 cm) in diameter.
Long pleated leaves, 31-71 inches (80-180 cm) in length, with ivory or yellowish stripes.
Distinctive brown ringed trunk bark, sharp conical prickles for protection and identification.
The leaves of screw pine are long, linear, and pleated, measuring approximately 31 to 71 inches (80 to 180 cm) in length and 1.5 to 3 inches (4 to 8 cm) in width. They display a vibrant green hue with variegated ivory or yellowish-white stripes along the edges, creating a golden appearance. The edges and underside of the midrib are lined with numerous spines. The leaves have a distinctive 'V' cross-section and are arranged spirally in clusters at the branch tips.
The flowers of screw pine display striking sexual dimorphism as the species is dioecious. Male flowers are small, white, and highly fragrant, grouped in racemes and adorned with large white bracts. They last only for a day and form clusters about 1 foot (30 cm) in size. Female flowers resemble pineapples, presenting a globose to subglobose shape. The key identification features include the contrasting white bracts of the male flowers and the unique pineapple-like appearance of the female flowers.
The fruit of screw pine is a composite structure, similar in appearance to a pineapple. It exhibits a notable oval shape, generally measuring about 1.6-7.9 inches (4-20 cm) in diameter and 3.1-11.8 inches (8-30 cm) in length. Its initial green hue transitions to a vibrant orange as it matures. Constituting the fruit, each 'fruitlet,' technically known as a drupe, is distinctly wedge-shaped, with a fibrous texture contributing to its floatability in water. These individual segments are arranged collectively to form the entire fruit body.
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Scientific Classification of Screw pine