Peniocereus viperinus

Family: Cactaceae

What it is like

A shrubby cactus. It has several slender branches 3 m long. The stems are hairy. It has divided, fleshy tuberous roots. The flowers are reddish-pink. The fruit are red.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. In Mexico it grows between 1,000 to 1,700 m above sea level. It suits hardiness zones 10-11.

Countries/locations it is found in

Mexico

How it is used for food

Edible parts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Organito de Vibora

Synonyms

Cereus viperinus F. A. C. Weber; Cullmannia viperina (F. A. C. Weber) Distefano; Peniocereus tomentosus (Bravo) Buxb.; Wilcoxia tomentosa Bravo; Wilcoxia viperina (F. A. C. Weber) Britton and Rose; Wilcoxia viperina var. tomentosa (Bravo) Bravo;