Selenicereus grandiflorus
Night Blooming Cereus, Queen Of The Night
Also known as: Cereus grandiflorus var. uranus Riccob. +3 more
- Cereus grandiflorus var. uranus Riccob.
- Cereus hondurensis K.Schum.
- Cereus ophites Lem.
- Cereus uranos B.Schulz
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.
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Selenicereus grandiflorus (commonly known as Night-blooming Cereus or Queen Of The Night) is a cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Originating in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
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, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua
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)
Bangladesh, Florida, Leeward Is., Myanmar, Puerto Rico, Windward Is.
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms