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pineapple

Ananas comosus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Liliopsida ›Order: Poales ›Family: Bromeliaceae ›Genus: Ananas

About

The pineapple (Ananas comosus) is a tropical plant with an edible multiple fruit consisting of coalesced berries, also called pineapples, and the most economically significant plant in the Bromeliaceae family.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of pineapple?
The scientific name of pineapple is Ananas comosus.
What kingdom does pineapple belong to?
pineapple belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does pineapple belong to?
pineapple belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does pineapple belong to?
pineapple belongs to the class Liliopsida.
What order does pineapple belong to?
pineapple belongs to the order Poales.
What family does pineapple belong to?
pineapple belongs to the family Bromeliaceae.
What genus does pineapple belong to?
pineapple belongs to the genus Ananas.

In the News

On fragile Sumatran peatland, a farmer fights to bring back lost mangroves

SUNGAI APIT, Indonesia — Harisyah was still knee-deep in peat as the light faded over the mouth of Indonesia’s Siak River. The 53-year-old palm oil and pineapple grower had been cutting back weeds since morning, clearing the riverbank on the north coast of Sumatra island before driving wooden stakes into the peat at 1.5-meter (5-feet) […]

Mongabay · 8/12/2026