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Coneflower Moonlight Cactus

Scientific Name: Selenicereus coniflorus (Weingart) Britton & Rose
Synonym: Cereus coniflorus, Cereus jalapaensis, Cereus jalapensis, Selenicereus jalapaensis, Selenicereus pringlei
Family: Cactaceae

Selenicereus coniflorus, in Britton and Rose's The Cactaceae

Origin: Mexico (Jalapa, Veracruz)

Growth Habits: Climbing stems with numerous aerial roots, 5 or 6 ribs with edges more or less wavy; areoles 0.5 to 0.6 in. (1.2-1.5 cm); pale yellow needle-like spines: 1 central, 0.6 inch long; 4 to 6 radials

Selenicereus coniflorus flower, in Britton and Rose's The Cactaceae

Blooming Habits:
White flowers 9 to 10 inches long or more (22-25 cm), with outside segment yellowish. They have a spherical ovary with reddish scales, white hair and spines. The fruit is spherical, 2.4 inches in diameter (6 cm).

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