Queen of the night
Botanical name: Peniocereus
Queen of the night
Botanical name: Peniocereus
Description
Queen of the night is a genus of vining cacti, comprising about 18 species, found from the southwestern United States and Mexico. They have a large underground tuber, thin and inconspicuous stems. 
Species of Queen of the night
Peniocereus viperinus
Peniocereus viperinus is a genus of vining cacti, comprising about 18 species, found from the southwestern United States and Mexico. They have a large underground tuber, thin and inconspicuous stems.
Gearstem cactus
Gearstem cactus is a genus of vining cacti, comprising about 18 species, found from the southwestern United States and Mexico. They have a large underground tuber, thin and inconspicuous stems.
Arizona queen of the night
Josiah Gregg was the first to describe Arizona queen of the night in the mid-19th century and so the cactus was named after him. The common name of this succulent is in reference to the brilliant white flowers that only bloom after the sun sets. In Arizona and New Mexico, arizona queen of the night is considered a vulnerable species.
Care Guide for Queen of the night
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Vascular plants Class
Dicotyledons Order
Pinks, cacti, and allies Family
Cactuses Genus
Queen of the night 
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