Disocactus biformis

Family: Cactaceae

What it is like

A cactus. Plants branch freely. The stem in long and cylindrical. The stems are flat and leaflike. They are 20 cm long by 1-2 cm wide. There are teeth along the edge. The flowers occur singly and along the side. They are funnel shaped and curve upwards. They are red and 5-6 cm long. The fruit are bright red colour. They are flask shaped. There are many seeds in a soft pulp. The pulp is purple.

There are 19 Epiphyllum species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Guatemala, Honduras

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Paxte de palo

Synonyms

Cereus biformis Pfeiff.; Cereus biformis Lindley; Disisocactus biformis Salm-Dyck; Epiphyllum biforme (Lindley) G. Don.; Phyllocactus biformis Labour.;