Pilosocereus pachycladus subsp. pernambucoensis
(F. Ritter) Zappi
Cactaceae Edible: Fruit
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Description
A tropical tree cactus in the Cactaceae family.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, South America,
Nutrition
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruit | — | 67 | 2.1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Synonyms
Pilosocereus pernambucoensis F.RitterPilosocereus pernambucoensis var. caesius F.RitterPseudopilocereus pernambucoensis (F.Ritter) P.V.Heath
Also Known As
Facheiro, Facheiro-azul, Mandacaru-de-facho
References (2)
- Bussmann, R. W., (Ed.), 2020, Biodiverse food plants in the semiarid region of Brazil have unknown potential: A systematic review. Plos ONE 15(5): e0230936
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 499
