Harrisia tetracantha (Labour.) D.R.Hunt

Species

Angiosperms > Caryophyllales > Cactaceae > Harrisia

Characteristics

A cactus. It is shrubby or tree-like. It usually branches above the ground. It grows 1.5-6 m high. The stems are blue-grey and 6 cm across. It has large spines. They are 3-8 cm long. There is one central spine and 4-7 radial spines. The flowers come out at night. They are white. They have a perfume. They are 15-18 cm long. The fruit is round and 4-5 cm across.
Life form perennial
Growth form tree
Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention deciduous
Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Mature height (meter) 1.5 - 6.0
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Environment

A tropical plant.
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Usage

Uses environmental use
Edible fruits
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Images

Harrisia tetracantha unspecified picture

Distribution

Harrisia tetracantha world distribution map, present in Bolivia (Plurinational State of)

Conservation status

Harrisia tetracantha threat status: Least Concern

Identifiers

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WFO ID wfo-0001249967
COL ID 6LG42
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Synonyms

Roseocereus tephracanthus Cereus tetracanthus Harrisia tetracantha Cereus bolivianus Eriocereus tetracanthus Roseocereus tetracanthus Echinopsis tetracanthus Trichocereus tetracanthus Cereus tetracanthus var. boliviana Eriocereus tetracanthus var. bolivianus Trichocereus tetracanthus var. boliviensis