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Pandanaceae

Pandanaceae

9.9
A family of tropical plants like screw pines with long narrow leaves
  • noun
  • /ˌpændəˈneɪʃiˌi/
  • Specialized
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  • Many members of the Pandanaceae have long, narrow leaves and aerial roots.

Examples

  • The screw pine, a member of the Pandanaceae, is often used in landscaping.

  • The Pandanaceae are mainly found in tropical and subtropical regions.

  • The Pandanaceae family includes many unique species.

  • Many plants in the Pandanaceae family thrive in tropical climates.

  • Many members of the Pandanaceae have long, narrow leaves and aerial roots.

  • The Pandanaceae are mainly found in tropical and subtropical regions.

  • The screw pine, a member of the Pandanaceae, is often used in landscaping.

Synonyms

screw-pine family
vsPandanaceae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of woody plants including Pandanus and similar species with long fibrous leaves

is the formal scientific family name for the same group

Surface Forms

Pandanaceae singular
Pandanaceas plural

Morphology

Pandanaceae = Pandanus (semi-transparent) = Pandanus + aceae

Formed by adding the botanical family suffix '-aceae' to the genus name 'Pandanus'; regular in taxonomy but relies on specialized biological knowledge.

Etymology

The word Pandanaceae comes from the Malay word pandan, a fragrant leaf used in Southeast Asian cooking, and the Latin ending -aceae meaning 'family of plants'. So Pandanaceae literally means 'pandan family', a group of tropical woody plants such as the screw pine.