Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Species:
ananassae
ID:
569172

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 27: 349 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000568504



Common Names

  • Tapeinochilos ananassae
  • Ananassae Tapeinochilos
  • Tapeinochilos Ananassae


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Description

Tapeinochilos ananassae (also called Pineapple Tapeinochilos, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, tropical forests, and can reach heights of up to 2 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Tapeinochilos ananassae is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, diabetes, and urinary tract infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tapeinochilos ananassae is a yellow-greenish color with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tapeinochilos ananassae can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in spring in a light, well-drained soil. Division of the rhizomes should be done in late spring or early summer. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least one bud per section. The sections should then be planted in a light, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Tapeinochilos ananassae

Tapeinochilos ananassae is native to tropical regions of Africa, including Angola, Cameroon, and Congo.

Tapeinochilos ananassae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tapeinochilos ananassae?

Tapeinochilos ananassae

What are the common names of Tapeinochilos ananassae?

Pineapple ginger

What is the natural habitat of Tapeinochilos ananassae?

Tapeinochilos ananassae is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

Species in the Costaceae family

Chamaecostus congestiflorus, Chamaecostus curcumoides, Chamaecostus cuspidatus, Chamaecostus fragilis, Chamaecostus fusiformis, Chamaecostus lanceolatus, Chamaecostus subsessilis, Chamaecostus acaulis, Costus acanthocephalus, Costus acreanus, Costus adolphi-friderici, Costus afer, Costus allenii, Costus amazonicus, Costus arabicus, Costus asplundii, Costus asteranthus, Costus barbatus, Costus beckii, Costus bicolor, Costus bracteatus, Costus chartaceus, Costus chrysocephalus, Costus claviger, Costus clemensae, Costus comosus, Costus cordatus, Costus cupreifolius, Costus curvibracteatus, Costus dendrophilus, Costus dinklagei, Costus dirzoi, Costus dubius, Costus erythrocoryne, Costus erythrophyllus, Costus erythrothyrsus, Costus fortalezae, Costus gabonensis, Costus geothyrsus, Costus giganteus, Costus glaucus, Costus guanaiensis, Costus juruanus, Costus laevis, Costus lasius, Costus lateriflorus, Costus ledermannii, Costus leucanthus, Costus ligularis, Costus lima,

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