Selenicereus hamatus (Scheidw.) Britton & Rose

Species

Angiosperms > Caryophyllales > Cactaceae > Selenicereus

Characteristics

A cactus. The flowers are large and white. The outer segments are light green. They are 25-30 cm long. The fruit are oval and spiny. They are green.
Life form perennial
Growth form shrub
Growth support climber
Foliage retention deciduous
Sexuality hermaphrodite
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It is a tropical plant.
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Hardiness (USDA) 8-11

Usage

Uses environmental use
Edible fruits
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Images

Selenicereus hamatus unspecified picture

Distribution

Selenicereus hamatus world distribution map, present in Mexico

Conservation status

Selenicereus hamatus threat status: Least Concern

Identifiers

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WFO ID wfo-0000438948
COL ID 4WDCR
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Synonyms

Cactus reptans Selenicereus hamatus Cereus hamatus Cereus rostratus