Pinya (Tag.)
Annas comosus Mill.
AllA spiny-leaved shrub Height: 0.8 to 1.2 meters height Leaves: The numerous leaves are linear lanceolate or sword-shaped and are 1-1.5 m long and 5-7 cm wide. Flowers: The small stalked red flowers unite at the base and mature into the fleshy fruit, the pinya which is 20 cm. or more in length. Fruits: A cone-shaped fruit consisting of the inflorescence cluster densely around a fleshy axis tipped with a rosette of spiked leaves.
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Acid dyspepsia. Preparation: Get 1 fruit of penya.. Part used: Fruit
Preparation
Get 1 fruit of penya.
Location & Habitat
REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SAN JUAN, Cultivated in home gardens, smallholder plots
Research
Siquijor State College: Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health: FOLK HEALING PRACTICES of SIQUIJOR ISLAND : Phase 2
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Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Annas comosus Mill.
- Local Name
- Pinya (Tag.)
- Family
- Bromeliaceae
- Category
- All
- Collected By
- Not provided
- Date Collected
- Jul 03, 2026
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