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General Information

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[].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food. The fruit is highly appreciated in Guatemala[].
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)[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

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Range

C. America - Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala; Southern N. America - southeast Mexico

Habitat

Cloud forests. The species is a humiphile and requires older trees for colonization; at elevations from 800 - 2,100 metres[].

Properties

Conservation Status	Least Concern
Edibility Rating
Habit	Evergreen Climber
Height	2.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

Fruit - raw[]. The white pulp is much appreciated in Guatemala[]. The ovoid fruit is 4 - 5cm in diameter[]. The globose, dull light yellow, fragrant fruit is up to 7cm long[].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed -

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