Selenicereus pteranthus
Princess Of The Night, Snake Cactus
Also known as: Cereus ×kewensis Worsley +19 more
- Cereus ×kewensis Worsley
- Cereus boeckmanni Otto
- Cereus boeckmannii Otto ex Salm-Dyck
- Cereus brevispinus A.Berger
- Cereus grandiflorus var. ophites K.Schum.
- Cereus grusonianus Weing.
- Cereus irradians Lem.
- Cereus kunthianus Otto
- Cereus kunthianus Salm-Dyck
- Cereus pteranthus Link & Otto
- Cereus pteranthus Link & Otto ex A.Dietr.
- Cereus vaupelii Weing.
- Selenicereus boeckmannii (Otto) Britton & Rose
- Selenicereus brevispinus Britton & Rose
- Selenicereus grandiflorus var. irradians (Lem.) Borg
- Selenicereus grandiflorus var. ophites (K.Schum.) Borg
- Selenicereus grandiflorus var. telli Borg
- Selenicereus grusonianus (Weing.) A.Berger
- Selenicereus kunthianus (Salm-Dyck) Britton & Rose
- Selenicereus macdonaldiae var. grusonianus (Weing.) Backeb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.
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Selenicereus pteranthus (commonly known as Princess of the Night or Snake Cactus) is a cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Indigenous to North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Cactus
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Belize, Cayman Is., Cuba, Dominican Republic, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Florida, Honduras, Leeward Is., Panama, Puerto Rico