Loxanthocereus acanthurus

(Vaupel) Backeb.

Cactaceae Edible: Fruit 231 iNaturalist observations

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Summary

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Loxanthocereus acanthurus is a species of Loxanthocereus found in Peru.

Description

A tropical cactus in the Cactaceae family cultivated for its fruit.

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Edible Uses

The pulp of the fruit is eaten.

Traditional Uses

The pulp of the fruit is eaten.

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Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Peru, South America,

Cultivation

In cultivation, Cactus plants generally will not succeed in moist climates. They usually require a sunny position in a well-drained, circumneutral soil and to be kept more or less dry in the dormant season.

Synonyms

Binghamia acanthura (Vaupel) BorgBinghamia eriotricha (Werderm. & Backeb.) BorgBorzicactus acanthurus (Vaupel) Britton & RoseBorzicactus eriotrichus (Werderm. & Backeb.) Backeb.Cereus Cleistocactus acanthurus (Vaupel) Haageocereus and several others

References (1)

Martin, F. W., et al, 1987, Perennial Edible Fruits of the Tropics. USDA Handbook 642 p 84 (As Borzicactus acanthurus), (Also as Borzicactus eriotrichus)