Botanical Overview
Lemaireocereus stellatus is a species in the Cactaceae family. The cactus family (Cactaceae) includes succulent plants with thick, fleshy stems modified for water storage and spines instead of leaves. The flowers are typically large, showy, and short-lived with numerous petals and stamens. Many species produce alkaloids and have traditional medicinal uses. Phytochemical data for this species are limited at present.
Family Context
The Cactaceae family is widely distributed. Notable medicinal members include:
- Peyote — 19 documented uses
- Indian Fig — 19 documented uses
- Night-Blooming Cereus — 9 documented uses
- Night-Blooming Cereus — 3 documented uses
Geographic Distribution
Lemaireocereus stellatus has been recorded in , and Mexico.
Active Compounds
Phytochemical research has identified 1 compound in this species: betulinic-acid.
Research Status
Although this species has documented phytochemical constituents, its ethnobotanical and clinical documentation remains incomplete. Additional phytochemical investigation could identify novel bioactive compounds in this plant.