Ananas comosus var. microstachys
Ananas comosus var. microstachys, commonly known as the wild pineapple, is a distinctive botanical variety valued for its medicinal properties. Native to specific tropical regions, this plant offers unique phytochemical benefits. Understanding its traditional uses and chemical composition is essential for exploring its potential in natural therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Ananas comosus var. microstachys
- Family: Bromeliaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Poales, it is classified under the family Bromeliaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Ananas as the variety Ananas comosus var. microstachys.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Poales | WCVP |
| Family | Bromeliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ananas | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Ananas comosus var. microstachys, is known by several different common names depending on the language and region. In Malay, it is referred to as nanas batu, nenas batu, or nanas kecil, while in Chinese, it is called 小凤梨.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ms | nanas batu | Wikidata |
| zh | 小凤梨 | Wikidata |
| ms | nenas batu | Wikidata |
| ms | nanas kecil | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Ananas comosus var. microstachys, exhibits a specific range across the tropical regions of the Americas. In Central America, its presence is documented within the borders of Costa Rica and Panamá. Moving into Northern South America, the species is found distributed across the Guianas. Specifically, it inhabits the territories of French Guiana, Guyana, and Suriname. This distribution pattern highlights its preference for the humid, equatorial environments of these interconnected regions.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
| Northern South America | French Guiana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Guyana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Suriname | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
Activities
Ananas comosus var. microstachys has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Gastroprotective.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Gastroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |