Bromelia pinguin
Ananas
Bromelia pinguin, commonly known as pineapple bromeliad, is a resilient tropical perennial native to South America. Renowned for its striking, colorful bracts, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. Traditionally, various cultures have utilized its leaves and juices for medicinal purposes, including treating skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues.
- Scientific name: Bromelia pinguin
- Family: Bromeliaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Poales, it is classified under the family Bromeliacaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Bromelia, specifically as the species Bromelia pinguin.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Poales | WCVP |
| Family | Bromeliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Bromelia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Bromelia pinguin, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Russian, it is called бромелия пингвин, while in Portuguese, it is known as Caraguatá. In Bengali, the name used is গ্রাভাটা, and in Haitian Creole, it is referred to as Zannanna pengwen. Additionally, in Mazatec, the plant is known as گراواتا.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | бромелия пингвин | Wikidata |
| pt | Caraguatá | Wikidata |
| bpy | গ্রাভাটা | Wikidata |
| ht | Zannanna pengwen | Wikidata |
| mzn | گراواتا | Wikidata |
| es | Ananas pinguin | Wikidata |
| es | Agallostachys fastuosa | Wikidata |
| es | Tumbiriche | Wikidata |
| es | Bromelia ignea | Wikidata |
| es | Bromelia acarna | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across several key regions within the Southeastern United States, specifically found in Florida. Its range extends significantly into Mexico, where it inhabits the Northeast portion of the country. Furthermore, the species can be located throughout the Mexican Gulf coastal areas. It also makes a presence in the Northwest regions of Mexico. Finally, the plant's geographical reach includes the Southwest territory of Mexico.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Bromelia pinguin, is a succulent species where various components are utilized in traditional medicine, though the fruit is a notable part of its biological structure. While the leaves are most commonly harvested for their diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties, the fruit serves as a key component of the plant's reproductive cycle and can be used in certain regional dietary or medicinal practices.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fruit | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Bromelia pinguin has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include glyphosate.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| glyphosate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Bromelia pinguin has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include apoptosis, inflammation.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| apoptosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |