Borzicactus morleyanus
Britt. & Rose
Cactaceae Edible: Fruit
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Description
An upright cactus. The stems are fairly thin. They branch. They can be 2 m high. The flowers are bright red.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
A tropical plant. They need warmth and light.
Where It Grows
Ecuador, South America,
Cultivation
They are easily grown from cuttings. They can also be grown from seed.
Notes
A small genus. About 12 species were grouped together.
Synonyms
Now Cleistocactus sepium
References (3)
- Anderson, E.F., 2001, The Cactus Family, Timber Press. p 110
- Anderson, M., 2002, The World Encyclopedia of Cacti and Succulents. Hermes House, New York. p 54
- Joyal, E., 1987, Ethnobotanical Field Notes from Ecuador: Camp, Prieto, Jorgensen, and Giler. Economic Botany 41(2): 163-189
