Selenicereus undatus (Haw.) D.R.Hunt

Selenicereus undatus (Haw.) D.R.Hunt is a succulent epiphyte a member of the cactus family (Cactaceae). It is widely popular as Dragon fruit or Pitaya, it is native to the range from Mexico to Honduras and is found in warm tropical climates. It has fragrant, night-blooming flowers, edible, sweet-tasting fruits, and creeping and climbing stems that can grow on trees or rocks. It produces aerial roots which it uses to support itself. The plant produces masses of stems and can grow 5 metres or more tall.
The flowers are nocturnal, solitary, and only bloom for one night. The fruits produced are berries that have a dragon scale-like exterior and sweet, soft, fleshy fruit interior. The white or red flesh is speckled with tiny black seeds, and it is edible and rich in antioxidants.
It is the most cultivated species in the genus. It is harvested as a commercial crop in numerous countries, farmers can expect 5 to 6 harvest cycles each year.  Fruits range in weight from 0.5 lbs to up to 3 lbs. The fruits are also used to color juices and some alcoholic drinks. In addition to the fruits, the flowers are also edible. They are used for brewing tea. In traditional medicine, various parts of the plant have been used