Acanthostachys pitcairnioides
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Field pineapple
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAcanthostachys pitcairnioides is a species in the genus Acanthostachys. It is found in north-eastern Brazil.
Description
A shrub or small tree. It grows 5 m tall. There are prickles along the stem. The leaves are twice divided and there are 8-18 pairs of pinnae. There are up to 50 pairs of pinnules on each pinnae. The flowers are yellow. They are in large clusters at the ends of branches. The pods are flattened.
Edible Uses
The white fleshy layer is squeezed from the fruit and eaten fresh.
Traditional Uses
The white fleshy layer is squeezed from the fruit and eaten directly.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Brazil, South America,
Cultivation
It can be grown from seeds. It needs a well-drained soil. It can be grown from seedlings off the mother plant.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Caraguata, Carapim-tingua
References (1)
- www.colecionandofrutas.org
