Armatocereus cartwrightianus (Britton & Rose) Backeb. ex A.W.Hill

Species

Angiosperms > Caryophyllales > Cactaceae > Armatocereus

Characteristics

A cactus.
Life form perennial
Growth form tree
Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention deciduous
Sexuality hermaphrodite
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It is a tropical plant.
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Usage

The fruit are eaten raw.
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Edible fruits
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Distribution

Armatocereus cartwrightianus world distribution map, present in Ecuador and Peru

Conservation status

Armatocereus cartwrightianus threat status: Least Concern

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WFO ID wfo-0001287548
COL ID GRYG
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Synonyms

Armatocereus cartwrightianus Cereus cartwrightianus Lemaireocereus cartwrightianus Armatocereus mocupensis Armatocereus cartwrightianus var. longispinus Armatocereus cartwrightianus