Arrojadoa (Britton & Rose 1920) Etymology: In honor of Miguel Arrojado Lisboa, superintendent of the railways in 1920.Place of Origin: Northern Brazil
Cereus (Mill. 1754) Formed by cylindrical and segmented stems, typically with clearly defined ribs. These stems can reach several meters in height, although in such cases they often require support from other plants to prevent bending or falling. They feature noticeable spines on their areoles. These plants are highly drought-resistant, primarily due to the large amount of water stored in their stems. They are notable for their interesting nocturnal flowering, which produces light-colored blooms. The fruits are usually edible. Etymology: The Latin term Cereus means waxy, from which the term Candle derives.Place of Origin: Eastern South America and the Caribbean.