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| Identification |
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Genus
Ananas
Species
comosus
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
pineapple
Family
BROMELIACEAE
Specimen number
S8673
Data source
DyePl p45;GrUnFr p277;MedPl p165
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Herbaceous perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Depends on climate
Stature
Shrub
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
4' - 5'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The leaves of Ananas comosus have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. Green is the most typical color produced by Pineapple. Pineapple has been used in Thailand for dyeing.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
uterine tonic
carminative
laxative
diuretic
digestive tonic
emmenagogue
Medicinal parts
Fruit
Juice
Leaves
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The fruit is oblong 6 to 9 inches long, 4 to 5 inches in diameter, with a brown and yellow scaly exterior and a yellow flesh. It is very juicy and acidic. Ananas comosus is typically used as juice. Pineapple is most frequently used fresh. This plant has too many possible beneficial herbal uses to fully enumerate. A few of its uses include: as a uterine tonic, as a carminative, as a laxative and as a diuretic. See the medicinal properties section for the full list. The fruit as well as the juice and the leaves are used in herbal preparations.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Leaves
Dye color
green
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Suckers
Pollination method
Self fertile
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Juice
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Fruit
Description of edible parts
oblong 6 to 9 inches long, 4 to 5 inches in diameter, with a brown and yellow scaly exterior and a yellow flesh
Flavor / texture
very juicy and acidic
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
No special fertilization is necessary for Ananas comosus to produce fruit. Propagation of Pineapple can be achieved using a sucker. This plant probably originates from Thailand, Brazil and Paraguay.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Ananas comosus is an herbaceous perennial.
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