Melocactus bahiensis
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Summary
Source: WikipediaMelocactus bahiensis is a species of Melocactus found in Bahia, Brazil.
Description
A cactus. It is a succulent herb. It is a small round plant. The stem is ribbed and the cap has woolly brown bristles. It grows 10-21 cm tall and 11-21 cm wide. There are 10-12 ribs.
Edible Uses
The stems are used in making candy. We have no more information for this species, but in a similar species in Mexico, cubes of the plant's flesh are cooked in a concentrated sugary solution and turned into sweets - the cactus merely acts as a vehicle for the sugary flavour
Medicinal Uses
The plant is used medicinally. No more information
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in open savannah.
Where It Grows
Brazil, South America,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Cabeca de Frade
References (2)
- de Lucena, et al, 2013, Use and knowledge of Cactaceae in Northeastern Brazil. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 2013, 9:62
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
