Queen of the night cactus
Harrisia bonplandii (Parm. ex Pfeiff.) Britton & Rose
Harrisia bonplandii is a cactus species in the Cactaceae family, commonly known as Queen of the night cactus. It is native to regions including ZM, Hawaii, Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, and Paraguay. The species was first described in 1920. In the Gran Chaco region, it is referred to as tuna, with this specific variety known as reina de la noche. The plant is recognized for its edible fruits and roots, which are well known among the native nations of the Gran Chaco.
Description
Harrisia bonplandii is a member of the Cactaceae family and is widely distributed across several South American countries, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay, as well as in Hawaii. It is known locally in the Gran Chaco as tuna, with the specific name reina de la noche. The plant has been traditionally used by native communities in the region, with both its fruits and roots being edible. This species was formally described in 1920 and is part of the Harrisia genus.
Other common names
Queen of the night cactus
Distribution
ZM · Hawaii · Argentina Northeast · Argentina Northwest · Bolivia · Brazil Southeast · Brazil West-Central · Paraguay
Synonyms
Cereus bonplandiiCereus guelichiiEriocereus bonplandiiEriocereus guelichiiHarrisia pomanensis subsp. bonplandiiCereus pomanensis var. grosseiCereus rhodocephalusHarrisia guelichii
