Lepismium houlletianum

Family: Cactaceae

What it is like

A cactus. The stem is flattened and there are teeth along the edge. The fruit are black.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil (country/location of origin), South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Cacto-serrote, Rabo-de-arara

Synonyms

Rhipsalis houlletiana Lem.; and others