Ananas comosus
Pineapple
Ananas comosus, commonly known as pineapple, is a tropical perennial plant celebrated for its succulent, nutrient-dense fruit. Beyond its culinary appeal, it holds significant medicinal value. Rich in bromelain, an enzyme with potent anti-inflammatory and digestive properties, this plant serves as a natural remedy for inflammation and healing.
- Scientific name: Ananas comosus
- Family: Bromeliaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Ananas comosus, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Poaales. Finally, it is a member of the Bromeliaceae family within the genus Ananas.
| 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, scientifically known as Ananas comosus, is recognized by a variety of common names across different languages and cultures. In Amharic, it is referred to as ኣናናስ, while in Danish, it is known as Pīnæppel. In Arabic, the name is أناناس, and in Aymara, it is called achupalla. Additionally, in Azerbaijani, the plant is known as Əsl anaas.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| am | ኣናናስ | Wikidata |
| ang | Pīnæppel | Wikidata |
| ar | أناناس | Wikidata |
| ay | achupalla | Wikidata |
| az | Əsl ananas | Wikidata |
| bg | обикновен ананас | Wikidata |
| bjn | kanas | Wikidata |
| bn | আনারস | Wikidata |
| bo | ཐང་འབྲས། | Wikidata |
| ca | ananàs | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Ananas comosus, is primarily distributed across several regions within West Tropical Africa. Its presence is specifically documented in the nation of Gambia, where it grows in local environments. It can also be found throughout the territories of Guinea-Bissau and Guinea. Furthermore, the species extends its reach into the Ivory Coast. Finally, its geographical range includes the country of Senegal.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Equatorial Guinea | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Ananas comosus, commonly known as pineapple, possesses unique morphological features that contribute to its medicinal and nutritional value. The stem serves as the central structural axis of the plant, though it is relatively short and stout, supporting the rosette of leaves and the developing fruit. Within the plant's tissues, particularly in the stem and the fruit, lies bromelain, a powerful proteolytic enzyme widely used for its anti-inflammatory and digestive properties. Additionally, the plant develops a fibrous root system that anchors it firmly in the soil and facilitates the absorption of water and essential nutrients necessary for its growth.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bromelain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Ananas comosus has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 21 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include bromelain, Bromelain, caffeic acid, p-coumaric acid, 1-O-caffeoylglycerol.
- Total chemicals
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 21
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bromelain | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| Bromelain | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-coumaric acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1-O-caffeoylglycerol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1-O-p-coumaroylglycerol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lactic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ascorbic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| butane-2,3-diyl diacetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ananas comosus has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, Antidiabetic, Antileukemic, Digestive.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anthelmintic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antileukemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Digestive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ananas comosus has 9 reported medicinal uses identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include blood coagulation, burns, cancer, cardiac disease, dysentery.
- Total uses
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| blood coagulation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| burns | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiac disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dysentery | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dysuria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| helminthiases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| indigestion | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| platelet aggregation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |