Arumbeva, Arumbe, Palmatoria, Palma
Opuntia paraguayensis

Family: Cactaceae

What it is like

An erect cactus. It is up to 2 m tall. The stems are flattened and green and process sunlight. They are thickened with segments 14-25 cm long. There are a few widely spaced groups of thorns. These have 1-2 sharp spines up to 1 cm long. The flowers occur singly and flower during the day. The flowers are orange. They occur on the end segments. The fruit are green or purplish. They have a few spines that fall off and the fruit have a small sweet base.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows naturally in Brazil. It grows in well-drained fields with open vegetation.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil, South America

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten fresh.

It is not a very popular fruit.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from stem cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Opuntia bonaerensis Spegazz.; Opuntia chakensis Spegazz.;