Princess of the night

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in United States.

🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (tumbuhan)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Family

Cactaceae

Genus

Selenicereus

Species

Selenicereus pteranthus (Princess of the night)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Pitayita-nocturna Flor de la Noche

Similar Species in Selenicereus

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Night-Blooming Cereus

Selenicereus grandiflorus

Least Concern

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Nightblooming Cereus

Selenicereus spinulosus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Princess of the night?

The scientific name of Princess of the night is Selenicereus pteranthus. It belongs to the genus Selenicereus.

What is the conservation status of Princess of the night?

Princess of the night (Selenicereus pteranthus) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Princess of the night live?

Princess of the night is found in Found in United States.. Countries include United States.

What family does Princess of the night belong to?

Princess of the night (Selenicereus pteranthus) belongs to the genus Selenicereus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.

What kingdom does Princess of the night belong to?

Princess of the night (Selenicereus pteranthus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (tumbuhan).

What are the closest relatives of Princess of the night?

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