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			==Pandanus tectorius==
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			File:Pandanus_tectorius.jpg\|Pandanus tectorius
			File:Hīnano_-_panoramio.jpg\|Hīnano flower
			File:Pandanus_tectorius_fruit_(riped).JPG\|Ripe fruit of Pandanus tectorius
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			File:Owoce_Pandan.jpg\|Pandanus fruit
			File:Pandanus_tectorius_aerial_roots_trained_as_an_arch_at_Guam_Zoo,_Tumon.jpg\|Aerial roots of Pandanus tectorius at Guam Zoo
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'''Pandanus tectorius''' is a species of [[Pandanus (screw pine)|Pandanus]] that is commonly known as the Tahitian screwpine. It is native to [[Malesia]], [[Melanesia]], [[Micronesia]], and [[Polynesia]]. It is a tree that grows in coastal areas and is highly valued for its leaves, which are used in weaving, and its fruit, which is edible.

== Description ==
[[Pandanus tectorius]] is a small to medium-sized tree that typically grows to a height of 4–14 meters. The trunk is stout and the branches are arranged in a spiral pattern, giving the tree its common name of "screw pine". The leaves are long and narrow, with serrated edges, and are used in weaving. The fruit is a large, segmented drupe that is green when unripe and turns yellow or orange when ripe. The fruit is edible and is a source of food in many Pacific Island cultures.

== Distribution and habitat ==
[[Pandanus tectorius]] is native to the tropical regions of [[Malesia]], [[Melanesia]], [[Micronesia]], and [[Polynesia]]. It is a coastal species that is often found growing on beaches and in mangrove swamps. It is tolerant of salt spray and can grow in sandy, saline soils.

== Uses ==
The leaves of [[Pandanus tectorius]] are used in many Pacific Island cultures for weaving mats, baskets, and other items. The fruit is edible and is often eaten raw or cooked. The tree is also used in traditional medicine, and the wood is used for construction.

== Conservation ==
While [[Pandanus tectorius]] is not currently considered to be at risk of extinction, it is threatened by habitat loss due to coastal development and sea level rise. Conservation efforts are focused on protecting existing populations and restoring degraded habitats.

== See also ==
* [[Pandanus]]
* [[Tropical agriculture]]
* [[Traditional medicine]]

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[[Category:Flora of Malesia]]
[[Category:Flora of Melanesia]]
[[Category:Flora of Micronesia]]
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