Loxanthocereus acanthurus
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Summary
Source: WikipediaLoxanthocereus 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
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)
