Rhipsalis teres
Family: Cactaceae
What it is like
A cactus. It grows attached to other plants. It has a woody base 10-50 cm long and 2-4 mm wide. The fruit are 5-6 mm long by 4-5 mm wide.
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
The fruit are edible but have little taste. They are also used to put in liquors.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Cacto-de-pinto, Cacto-macarrao, Macarrao-do-mato, Palic̀Œasti
Synonyms
Cactus teres Vell.; Rhipsalis capilliformis F. A. C. Weber; and others