Hylocereus spp.



Now reclassified as Selenicereus, Hylocereus species are sprawling vines native to Southern Mexico down throughout Central America and into Northern South America. Also known as Pitaya or Pitahaya this reputed 14 to 20 species genera has drawn worldwide attention mainly for four of its species, H. undatus, H. monocanthus (Syn. H. polyrhizus), H. costariscensis and H. megalanthus. The fruits of these cactus vines are known for their flavour, colour, and appearance in both the culinary and medicinal worlds. Most species are not epiphytic, but root in the ground and climb from there. The plants may branch frequently and grow quite high up exceeding 30 feet (10 meters) thus becoming quite massive. Flowers of Hylocereus are the largest in the cactus family with the largest easily exceeding 12 inches (30cm) in length and diameter.
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