sebucan
Leptocereus grantianus Britton
Leptocereus grantianus is a cactus species in the Cactaceae family, commonly known as sebucan. It is characterized by its sprawling or suberect growth, with stems up to 2 meters tall and 3 to 5 centimeters in diameter. The stems have 3 to 5 prominent, broadly scalloped ribs. Young stems may have 1 to 3 small spines at the areoles, which fade with age. The species is native to Puerto Rico and was first described in 1933.
Description
Leptocereus grantianus produces solitary, nocturnal flowers that are 3 to 6 centimeters long. The outer perianth segments are linear and green, with areoles at their tips, while the inner perianth segments are numerous, cream-colored, and approximately 8 millimeters long. The fruit is subglobose to ellipsoid, reaching about 4 centimeters in diameter. This species is nearly spineless and is distinguished by its elongated stems and scalloped rib structure.
Other common names
sebucan
Distribution
Global · Puerto Rico
Synonyms
Neoabbottia grantiana
