Dragonfruit growing on vine

Dragon Fruit

Latin Name: Selenicereus / Hylocereus undatus

Family: Cactaceae

Other names: Pitaya, pitahaya

Culinary use

Is usually eaten raw. Can be made into smoothies, fruit salads and ice cream.

Medicinal use

Used for diabetes, prediabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity. Helps digestion, boost immunity and reduces risks of cancer.

SOURCES

Plants of the World Online

Useful Tropical Plants