Rhipsalis micrantha
(Kunth.) DC.
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Description
A tropical cactus with edible fruit.
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Edible Uses
Fruit - raw. The small, white to reddish fruits are spherical, around 7 - 10mm in diameter with numerous, small, black seeds.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, South America,
Cultivation
Rhipsalis micrantha is not frost tolerant. Prefers a position in light to moderate shade.
Propagation
Seed - Cuttings root in 2 to 6 weeks depending on the season. Division
Synonyms
Cactus micranthus KunthHariota micrantha (Kunth) Kuntzeand others
Also Known As
Pitajayita de monte
References (4)
- Kew Plants of the World onLine
- Roa, J. A. G. & Boada, D. S. G., 2018, Fundación para el Fortalecimiento de la Fruticultura y Plantas Alimenticias no Convencionales en Colombia.
- Torre, de la, L., et al, 2008, Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador. Herbario QCA. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador. p 269
- Van den Eynden, V., et al, 2003, Wild Foods from South Ecuador. Economic Botany 57(4): 576-603
