Cereus alex-bragae
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Cactaceae |
| Subfamily: | Cactoideae |
| Genus: | Cereus |
| Species: | C. alex-bragae |
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| Cereus alex-bragae (P.J.Braun & Esteves) M.Köhler | |
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Cereus alex-bragae (syn. Mirabella alex-bragae) is a species of flowering plant in the genus Cereus. This species is native to the seasonally dry area of Goiás, Brazil.[1]
Description
Cereus alex-bragae is a succulent tree native to the seasonally dry areas of Goias. It grows up to 4 feet tall in nature. The flowers are white and tubular, emitting a strong fragrance, and the fruit are yellowish, globose, and with edible pulp.[2]
Taxonomy
Cereus alex-bragae was first described in 2009 by Pierre Braun and Eddie Esteves as Estevesia alex-bragae. Then in 2024, Estevesia was found to be synonymous with Cereus, as a result, Estevesia alex-bragae was transferred to Cereus.[1]
Gallery
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Cereus alex-bragae flower -
Cereus alex-bragae fruit - Cereus alex-bragae flower bud
References
- ^ a b "Cereus alex_bragae (P.J.Braun & Esteves) M.Köhler". Plants of the World Online. Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
- ^ van der Meer, Maarten H.J. "Estevesia alexbragae P.J.Braun & Esteves (2009)". Dictionalry of Cactus Names. ISSN 2667-3584. Retrieved 14 May 2025.