Harrisia adscendens (Gürke) Britton & Rose

Species

Angiosperms > Caryophyllales > Cactaceae > Harrisia

Characteristics

A shrubby cactus. It grows 2 m tall.
Life form perennial
Growth form shrub
Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention deciduous
Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Mature height (meter) 2.0
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Environment

It is a tropical plant.
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Hardiness (USDA) 9-12

Usage

Uses medicinal
Edible fruits
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Cultivation

It can be used in hedges.
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Distribution

Harrisia adscendens world distribution map, present in Brazil

Conservation status

Harrisia adscendens threat status: Least Concern

Identifiers

LSID -
WFO ID wfo-0000715880
COL ID 6LG47
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Synonyms

Cereus adscendens Cereus platygonus Eriocereus adscendens Harrisia platygona Cereus platygonus Eriocereus platygonus Harrisia adscendens