Selenicereus spinulosus (Dc.) Britton & Rose

Pitayita-nocturna espinosa (en)

Species

Angiosperms > Caryophyllales > Cactaceae > Selenicereus

Characteristics

Plants vinelike, clambering. Roots mostly aerial, but also in soil. Stems light green, 200-400 × 1-2 cm; ribs 4-6, acute; areoles 1.5-2.5 cm apart along ribs. Spines 7-8, yellow to blackish, conic, to 1 mm (rarely longer); radial spines 6-7, circular in cross section, hairlike spines absent; central spines 1. Flowers 12-14 × 7-8.5 cm; outer tepals narrow, oblong; inner tepals white to pink, narrowly oblong; areoles of ovary and flower tube spiny; scales and long hairs absent. Fruits not observed. 2n = 22.
Life form perennial
Growth form shrub
Growth support climber
Foliage retention deciduous
Sexuality hermaphrodite
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It is a warm temperate plant.
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Usage

The fruit are eaten raw. The flowers are fried and eaten.
Uses environmental use
Edible flowers fruits
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Images

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Distribution

Selenicereus spinulosus world distribution map, present in United States of America

Conservation status

Selenicereus spinulosus threat status: Least Concern

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WFO ID wfo-0000438962
COL ID 4WDDH
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Synonyms

Cereus spinulosus Selenicereus spinulosus Mediocactus spinulosus Cereus pseudospinulosus Selenicereus pseudospinulosus