Weberocereus glaber

Botanical Description

Weberocereus glaber is a spiny, succulent, epiphytic cactus producing stems around 2 - 3 metres long. These stems can be climbing, lying flat on the ground or pendent, with lateral branching. The stems are more or less rounded at the base, becoming three-angled above and often with copious aerial roots[ 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 harvested from the wild for local use as a food. The fruit is highly appreciated in Guatemala[ 1996 Title Las Cactáceae de Guatemala Publication Author Véliz M.E. Publisher Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala, Guatemala Year 2008 ISBN 99922-2-551-3 Description ]. Weberocereus glaber has a wide range. In the Mexican part of its range the species occurs in a conflict area and is thus poorly studied. However, the subpopulations in other parts of its range (e.g. Guatemala) are reported to be abundant. 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. ].