Cereus fernambucensis
Cereus fernambucessis, commonly known as the fernambucan cereus, is a remarkable cactus species native to Brazil. Renowned for its impressive climbing habit and nocturnal blooms, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. It is traditionally utilized in various medicinal practices to treat diverse ailments, showcasing its unique therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Cereus fernambucensis
- Family: Cactaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Caryophyllales, it is classified under the family Cactaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Cereus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Cactaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cereus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Cereus fernambuccensis, is referred to by several different names depending on the language and regional classification. In Chinese, it is identified by the names 连城角, 连城角, and 连城角 across the zh, zh-hans, and zh-cn codes respectively. In Spanish-speaking contexts, it is sometimes referred to by its scientific designation Cereus pernambuccensis or by the name Piptanthocereus obtusus.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 连城角 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 连城角 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 连城角 | Wikidata |
| es | Cereus pernambucensis | Wikidata |
| es | Piptanthocereus obtusus | Wikidata |
| es | Cereus obtusus | Wikidata |
| es | Cereus neotetragonus | Wikidata |
| es | Piptanthocereus sericifer | Wikidata |
| es | Cereus sericifer | Wikidata |
| zh | 天轮柱 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several distinct regions of Brazil. Its natural habitat includes the diverse landscapes of the Brazil Northeast. Furthermore, the species can be found extending into the Brazil Southeast region. The geographical reach of the plant also encompasses the vast areas of the Brazil North. Consequently, these findings highlight the extensive distribution of the species throughout the country.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Activities
Cereus fernambucensis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |