Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
macrodontes
ID:
340124

Status:
valid

Authors:
É.Morren

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Hort. 28: 140 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000339456

Common Names

  • Macrodontes Ananas
  • Ananas macrodontes
  • Bromeliaceae

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Description

Ananas macrodontes (also called Large-toothed 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 macrodontes is used as a food source and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ananas macrodontes 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 macrodontes is a tropical plant native to South America. It is a fast-growing plant and can reach heights of up to 10 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done through stem cuttings. Stem cuttings should be taken from the lower part of the stem and planted in moist soil. Seeds can also be used, but they should be planted in moist soil and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Ananas macrodontes

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

Ananas macrodontes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ananas macrodontes?

Ananas macrodontes

What is the common name of Ananas macrodontes?

Large-toothed Pineapple

What is the natural habitat of Ananas macrodontes?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South 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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:121908-1: 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].