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On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. It has fragrant leaves which are used widely for flavouring in the cuisines of Southeast Asia and South Asia. Pandanus amaryllifolius is a true cultigen, and is believed to have been domesticated in ancient times. It is sterile and can only reproduce vegetatively through suckers or cuttings.

It was first described from specimens from the Maluku Islands, and the rare presence of male flowers in these specimens may indicate that it is the origin of the species. Pandan cake, a light, soft and fluffy chiffon cake uses pandan leaf as green colouring and flavouring agent. The taste of pandan has been described as floral, sweet, grassy, as well as like vanilla. It often has a subtle flavor or scent. In Sri Lanka, it is called rampé and it is grown almost in every household.