pitaya

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Brazil and Colombia.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Family

Cactaceae

Genus

Stenocereus

Species

Stenocereus griseus (pitaya)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish pitaya

Portuguese cactus

Similar Species in Stenocereus

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cina

Stenocereus alamosensis

Vulnerable

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pitayo agrio

Stenocereus gummosus

Least Concern

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Pitayo Dulce

Stenocereus thurberi

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of pitaya?

The scientific name of pitaya is Stenocereus griseus. It belongs to the genus Stenocereus.

What is the conservation status of pitaya?

pitaya (Stenocereus griseus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does pitaya live?

pitaya is found in Distributed across Brazil and Colombia.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia.

What family does pitaya belong to?

pitaya (Stenocereus griseus) belongs to the genus Stenocereus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.

Is pitaya endangered?

No, pitaya (Stenocereus griseus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does pitaya belong to?

pitaya (Stenocereus griseus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of pitaya?

The closest relatives of pitaya in the genus Stenocereus include cina, pitayo agrio, Pitayo Dulce.