Harrisia pomanensis (f.A.C.Weber ex K.schum.) Britton & Rose

Applecactus (en)

Species

Angiosperms > Caryophyllales > Cactaceae > Harrisia

Characteristics

A thin stemmed cactus. The flowers come out at night. They are large. They are 20 cm across. The fruit is round. The pulp is white. It is edible. There are many seeds.
Life form perennial
Growth form shrub
Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention deciduous
Sexuality hermaphrodite
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It is a subtropical plant. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 1,000 m above sea level.
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Hardiness (USDA) 8-12

Usage

Uses environmental use medicinal
Edible flowers fruits roots
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Images

Habit

Harrisia pomanensis habit picture by Trap Hers (cc-by-sa)
Harrisia pomanensis habit picture by Trap Hers (cc-by-sa)

Leaf

Harrisia pomanensis leaf picture by Trap Hers (cc-by-sa)
Harrisia pomanensis leaf picture by Trap Hers (cc-by-sa)
Harrisia pomanensis leaf picture by Trap Hers (cc-by-sa)

Flower

Harrisia pomanensis flower picture by Trap Hers (cc-by-sa)

Distribution

Harrisia pomanensis world distribution map, present in Argentina, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), India, Paraguay, and United States of America

Conservation status

Harrisia pomanensis threat status: Least Concern

Identifiers

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WFO ID wfo-0001289289
COL ID 6LFS6
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Synonyms

Cereus pomanensis Eriocereus tarijensis Eriocereus pomanensis Harrisia pomanensis Echinopsis pomanensis Eriocereus polycanthus Harrisia pomanensis subsp. pomanensis Harrisia pomanensis subsp. tarijensis Cereus bonplandii var. pomanensis