Cerrado pineapple
Ananas comosus var. microstachys · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Cerrado pineapple, scientifically known as Ananas comosus var. microstachys, is a resilient wild relative native to Brazil's tropical savannas. Beyond its small, flavorful fruit, this variety holds significant ethnobotanical value. It is utilized in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory properties and diverse bioactive compounds essential for holistic wellness.
- Family
- Bromeliaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Cerrado Pineapple · Dwarf Pineapple
- Scientific synonyms
- Ananas Sativus Var. Microstachys · Ananas Ananassoides · 8 more
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Cerrado pineapple
- Dwarf Pineapple
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Ananas comosus var. microstachysSynonyms
- Ananas sativus var. microstachys
- Ananas ananassoides
- Ananas microstachys var. nanus
- Ananas nanus
- Ananas comosus var. ananassoides
- Ananas pancheanus
- Ananas ananassoides var. nanus
- Ananas genesio-linsii
- Ananas guaraniticus
- Acanthostachys ananassoides
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Poales |
| Family | Bromeliaceae |
| Genus | Ananas |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
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 |
|---|---|
| Central America | Costa Rica |
| Central America | Panamá |
| Northern South America | French Guiana |
| Northern South America | Guyana |
| Northern South America | Suriname |
| Western South America | Bolivia |
| Western South America | Colombia |
| Western South America | Ecuador |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Ananas comosus var. microstachys has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Gastroprotective.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Gastroprotective | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Gastroprotective
- Journal of medicinal food