Jumbeba
Cereus fernambucensis

Family: Cactaceae

What it is like

An evergreen cactus. It grows in clumps and the stems are creeping. The clumps can be 40 cm tall and 4-5 m wide. The fruit are purple to red and oval. They are 6-7 cm long. The seeds are black.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows along the coast near the beach. It needs a sunny position and a well-drained soil. It suits an acid soil. It is drought tolerant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil, South America

How it is used for food

The pulp of the fruit is eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

It can be grown from seeds or cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Cactus undulosus Kostel.; Cereus affinis Pfeiff.; Cereus brandii Salm-Dyck; Cereus cognatus Pfeiff.; Cereus hexangularis Pfeiff.; Cereus laetevirens Salm0Dyck; Cereus laetus Salm-Dyck; Cereus obtusus Haw.; Cereus prismatiformis Pfeiff.; Cereus quadrangularis Haw.; Cereus salm-dyckianus Salm-Dyck; Cereus variabilis Pfeiff; Piptanthocereus obtusus (Haw.) F. Ritter;