Caracorecillo
Cereus comparapanus

Family: Cactaceae

What it is like

A tree like cactus. It grows 2-6 m high. It has distinct trunks and many branches. The stems are cylinder shaped. The segments are 20-80 cm long by 15-20 cm across. There are 6 ribs. These are 7-8 cm high. There are 3-4 spines. The flowers come out at night. The fruit is 9 cm long and 4.5 cm wide. There are many black seeds. The flesh is dark red.

There are 34-40 Cereus species. It contains Vitamins.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows between 1550-2000 m in Bolivia. It grows in drier areas.

Countries/locations it is found in

Bolivia, South America

How it is used for food

The fruit pulp is eaten raw.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Piptanthocereus comarapanus (Cardenas) F.Ritter;