Tristerix aphyllus

Family: Loranthaceae

What it is like

A plant that grows on other cactus plants (Echinopsis chiloensis and Eulychnia acida). It is without leaves. The flowers are fruit develop on the cactus columns. The flowers are 4-5 cm long. The fruit are red to white.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Chile South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

The plant can be grown from fruit plants in the specific cactus.

Its other names

Local names

Quintral del quisco

Synonyms

Loranthus aphyllus Miers ex DC.; Loranthus cactorum Hook. & Arn.; Phrygilanthus aphyllus (Miers ex DC.) Eichler; Phrygilanthus aphyllus f. luteus Follmann;