Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
comosus
ID:
340100

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Merr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Interpr. Herb. Amboin. : 133 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000339432

Common Names

  • Pineapple
  • Ananas comosus
  • Bromeliaceae

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Synonyms

  • Ananas bracteatus Baker [unknown]
  • Ananas coccineus Descourt. [unknown]
  • Ananas sativus variegatus Lowe [unknown]
  • Ananassa sativa Lindl. [unknown]
  • Bromelia rubra hort. ex Schult.f. [unknown]
  • Ananas sativa Lindl. [unknown]
  • Ananas acostae C.Commelijn [unknown]

Description

Ananas comosus (also called Pineapple, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has long, narrow, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ananas comosus is used as a food source and for its medicinal properties. It is known to help treat digestive issues, skin diseases, and respiratory problems. It is also used as an insect repellent.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ananas comosus var. bracteatus (Lindl.) Coppens & F.Leal
Ananas comosus var. erectifolius (L.B.Sm.) Coppens & F.Leal
Ananas comosus var. microstachys (Mez) L.B.Sm.
Ananas comosus var. parguazensis (Camargo & L.B.Sm.) Coppens & F.Leal
Ananas comosus var. comosus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ananas comosus is a small, yellow flower. The seed is a small, black, triangular shaped seed. The seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ananas comosus is an easy-to-grow plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a temperature range of 10-25°C and a pH range of 6-7.5. It should be planted in nutrient-rich, well-drained soil with plenty of light.

Where to Find Ananas comosus

Ananas comosus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.

Ananas comosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ananas comosus?

Ananas comosus

What is the common name of Ananas comosus?

Pineapple

What is the natural habitat of Ananas comosus?

Tropical and subtropical regions of South and Central America

Species in the Ananas genus

Species in the Bromeliaceae family

Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:12322-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].