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Selenicereus grandiflorus ssp. donkelaarii (Salm-Dyck) Britt.

Ephiphytic, lianous cactus; stems succulent, with adventitious roots; ordinary leaves absent, replaced by clusters (areoles) of spines; flowers white, 18 cm long, opening at night, closing the following morning; fruit globose, succulent, edible.

• stem apex
• stem
• stems
• fruit and senescent flower

Standley (1930) reports use as a heart stimulant.