Red pineapple, Ananas bravo
Ananas bracteatus

Family: Bromeliaceae

What it is like

A prickly herb. It grows 90 cm high and spreads 90 cm wide. The leaves have teeth along the edge. It is very similar to pineapple but more prickly and it has seeds. The fruit are juicy and sweet. They are a pinkish-yellow.

There are about 7 Ananas species.

Where it is found

A warm temperate plant. It needs a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is damaged by drought and frost. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 700 m above sea level. It suits hardiness zones 9-10.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil (country/location of origin), Colombia, Ecuador, Guianas, Hawaii, Pacific, Paraguay, Peru, South America, Suriname, USA

How it is used for food

The fruit pulp is eaten raw and also used for drinks. The cooked outer layer is used for drinks.

It is cultivated.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants are grown by division.

Fruit weigh about 1 kg. One plant can produce up to 6 fruit in 3 years.

Its other names

Local names

Anana, Caraguata, Carauata, Chiviya, Grata de cerca, Nana, Nanas, Pina

Synonyms

Ananas fritzmuelleri Camargo; and others