Contains 3 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
SELENICEREUS (A. Berger) Britton & Rose, Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 12: 429. 1909.
BASIONYM: Cereus Miller, subsect. Selenicereus A. Berger, Rep. (Annual) Missouri Bot. Gard. 16: 76. 1905.
TYPE: Selenicereus grandiflorus (Linnaeus) Britton & Rose 1909. (Cactus grandiflorus Linnaeus 1753.)
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selenicereus grandiflorus | QUEEN OF THE NIGHT | Not Native | |
| Selenicereus pteranthus | PRINCESS-OF-THE-NIGHT | Not Native | |
| Selenicereus undatus | NIGHTBLOOMING CACTUS | Not Native |
[Family identification key]
1. Stems 3-ribbed usually; flower and fruit areoles without conspicuous trichomes; bracts of fruit persistent
1. Stems with 4-8 ribs; flower and fruit areoles with conspicuous trichomes or spines; bracts of fruits withering-deciduous
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2. Stems with spines 1-3 mm long
2. Stems with spines 4-12(15) mm long