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Pandanus odoratissimus, Pandanus fascicularis Family: Pandanaceae Umbrella tree, Screw pine, Screw tree, Kewra, Kewda, Kewara Origin: South East Asia Used plant part - male flowers. They are almost exclusively used in the form of a watery distillate called kewra water. Flowers have a sweet, perfumed odor that has a pleasant quality similar to rose flowers, but kewra is more fruity. The distillate (kewra water, pandanus flower water) is quite diluted; it can be used by the teaspoon, often even by the tablespoon. Most delightful, richest, and powerful of perfumes even when dried. Root: antipyretic, expectorant, diuretic. Male inflorescence: cardiotonic. Link to this plant: http://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/pandanus_odoratissimus.htm