Hylocereus Undatus
Hylocereus undatus
Selenicereus undatus, the white-fleshed pitahaya, is a species of the genus Selenicereus in the family Cactaceae and is the most cultivated species in the genus. It is used both as an ornamental vine and as a fruit crop, the pitahaya or dragon fruit.
Culinary uses
Flavor · PairingsSelenicereus undatus, the white-fleshed pitahaya, is a species of the genus Selenicereus in the family Cactaceae and is the most cultivated species in the genus. It is used both as an ornamental vine and as a fruit crop, the pitahaya or dragon fruit.
Medicinal uses
T Traditional UseAuthoritative scientific evidence is not available for this herb. The information below reflects traditional or ethnobotanical uses documented in public sources. Do not use as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult a qualified healthcare provider before use — especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking medication.
No structured medicinal summary is currently available for this herb in our public-source corpus. Traditional uses, if documented, would be referenced here in a future update.
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