Selenicereus triangularis

Botanical Description

Selenicereus triangularis is a spiny, evergreen climbing and sprawling cactus in forests, usually growing as vines, producing abundant aerial roots for support. The stems are sharply three-angled, around 30 -40mm wide[ 1987 Title The Cactus Family Publication Author Anderson E.F. Publisher Timber Press; Portland, Oregon Year 2001 ISBN 0-88192-498-9 Description An excellent work, giving botanical descriptions of virtually all the cacti, together with their range (but not their habitats) and sometimes also a photo. it also contains a long chapter detailing the many uses of cacti and another on cultivation.. ]. The plant is widely cultivated commercially for its edible fruits in several regions, including the new world, Europe and Asia. It is also grown as a living fence[ 338 Title IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Publication Author Website http://www.iucnredlist.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat. ]. Selenicereus triangularis has a very wide range across the Caribbean and even though there might be threats in part of its range these are not sufficient to warrant concern. In addition the species grows on cliffs, which confers it some protection. The plant is classified as 'Least Concern' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2017)[ 338 Title IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Publication Author Website http://www.iucnredlist.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat. ].