Cereus alex-bragae (syn. "Mirabella alex-bragae") is a species of flowering plant in the genus "Cereus". This species is native to the seasonally dry area of Goiás, Brazil.
Description.
"Cereus alex-bragae" is a succulent tree native to the seasonally dry areas of Goias. It grows up to 4 feet tall in nature. The flowers are white and tubular, emitting a strong fragrance, and the fruit are yellowish, globose, and with edible pulp.
Taxonomy.
"Cereus alex-bragae" was first described in 2009 by Pierre Braun and Eddie Esteves as "Estevesia alex-bragae". Then in 2024, "Estevesia" was found to be synonymous with "Cereus", as a result, "Estevesia alex-bragae" was transferred to Cereus.