Cephalocereus columna-trajani

(Karw. ex Pfeiff.) K. Schum,

Cactaceae Edible: Fruit 357 iNaturalist observations

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Summary

Cephalocereus columna-trajani is a species of cactus from Mexico.

Description

A cactus. It is spiny, erect and evergreen. The trunk can be 15 m tall and 45-50 cm across. The fruit are oval and 2-3 cm across.

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Edible Uses

The fruit is edible and commercially sold in local markets.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant. It grows in forests in sunny well-drained locations.

Where It Grows

Central America, Mexico, North America,

Cultivation

Plants can be grown from seeds.

Other Uses

The stems are used in the construction of traditional homes.

Other Information

Fruit are sold in local markets.

Synonyms

Cephalocereus columna K. Schum.Cephalocereus hoppenstedii (Roezl) K. Schum.Cereus columna Walp.Cereus hoppenstedtii (F. A. C. Weber) A BergerCereus lateribarbatus Lem.Mitrocereus columna-trajani (Karw.) E. Y. DawsonPachycereus columna-trajani (Karw. ex Pfeiff.) Britton & RosePilocereus hoppenstedtii F. A. C. Weber

Also Known As

Cardon blanco, Higos de tetezo

References (4)

Fern, K., 2012, Tropical Species Database http://theferns.info/tropical/
Martin, F. W., et al, 1987, Perennial Edible Fruits of the Tropics. USDA Handbook 642 p 89 (As Pachycereus columna-trajani)
Nugent, J., 1999, Agaves and cacti., Permaculture plants. Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute. PO Box 10, Nanup, WA, 6275
Segura, S. et al, 2018, The edible fruit species in Mexico. Genet Resour Crop Evol (2018) 65:1767–1793