Night-Blooming Cereus

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Cuba, India, Seychelles, Taiwan, and United States.

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plante)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Family

Cactaceae

Genus

Selenicereus

Species

Selenicereus grandiflorus (Night-Blooming Cereus)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Pitayita-nocturna Reina de la Noche

German Königin der Nacht

Similar Species in Selenicereus

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Princess of the night

Selenicereus pteranthus

Data Deficient

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Nightblooming Cereus

Selenicereus spinulosus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Night-Blooming Cereus?

The scientific name of Night-Blooming Cereus is Selenicereus grandiflorus. It belongs to the genus Selenicereus.

What is the conservation status of Night-Blooming Cereus?

Night-Blooming Cereus (Selenicereus grandiflorus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Night-Blooming Cereus live?

Night-Blooming Cereus is found in Distributed across Cuba, India, Seychelles, Taiwan, and United States.. Countries include Cuba, India, Seychelles, Taiwan, United States.

What family does Night-Blooming Cereus belong to?

Night-Blooming Cereus (Selenicereus grandiflorus) belongs to the genus Selenicereus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.

Is Night-Blooming Cereus endangered?

No, Night-Blooming Cereus (Selenicereus grandiflorus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Night-Blooming Cereus belong to?

Night-Blooming Cereus (Selenicereus grandiflorus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

What are the closest relatives of Night-Blooming Cereus?

The closest relatives of Night-Blooming Cereus in the genus Selenicereus include Princess of the night, Nightblooming Cereus.