"Kevda" is a common name for the fragrant screwpine plant, Pandanus odorifer, also known as "Kewra" or "Kewra water". It's a plant with fragrant flowers that are used to extract a fragrant essential oil and distillate, commonly used in perfumes, cosmetics, and food. The plant itself is a shrub or small tree with long, pointed, spiny leaves and aerial roots, often found in coastal areas. 

Key facts about "Kevda":

• Scientific Name: Pandanus odorifer 
• Common Names: Kevda, Kewra, Fragrant Screwpine, Umbrella Tree, Screw Tree 
• Origin: Found wild in southern India, Burma, and the Andamans 
• Plant Type: Small branched tree or shrub 
• Leaves: Long, pointed, spiny, leathery, bluish-green, and fragrant 
• Flowers: Fragrant, used to extract essential oil and distillate (Kewra water) 

Uses:

• Fragrance: Used in perfumes, cosmetics, and food 
• Culinary: Used as a flavoring in dishes like biryani and desserts 
• Traditional Medicine: Used in Ayurveda for various conditions 
• Other Uses: Leaves can be used for thatching, mats, ropes, and other crafts