Neoraimondia arequipensis
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Summary
Source: WikipediaNeoraimondia arequipensis, also known as Neoraimondia macrostibas, is a tree-like cactus native to western Peru. It was first described in 1835 as Cereus arequipensis.
Description
A cactus in the Cactaceae family, native to tropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is edible.
Medicinal Uses
N. arequipensis is harvested for firewood for brick ovens. It is also used as a medicinal plant, where the epidermis is used as a remedy for menopause. It is also used locally as an ornamental plant.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Peru, South America,
Synonyms
References (2)
- Kermath, B. M., et al, 2014, Food Plants in the Americas: A survey of the domesticated, cultivated and wild plants used for Human food in North, Central and South America and the Caribbean. On line draft. p 569
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
