Fachiero-da-praia
Pilocereus arrabidae

Family: Cactaceae

What it is like

A shrubby cactus with a short trunk. It branches at its base and grows 1-3 m tall. The green stems that process sunlight have 5-8 ribs or angles along them. There are groups of stiff spines 15-40 mm long. The flowers occur singly and have a scent. The fruit has a fleshy pulp with a slightly sweet flavour.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows on coastal banks in Brazil.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil (country/location of origin), South America

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten fresh.

The fruit are not very popular.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants are easily grown from stem cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Pilocereus arrabidae Lem.; Cephalocereus arrabidae (Lem.) Britton & Rose; Pseudopilocereus arrabidae (Lem.) Buxb.; Cereus warmingii K. Schum.;