| Family Name | Cactaceae |
| Scientific name | Melocactus guaricensis |
| Common name | Turk’s cap, Melon cactus |
| Growth habit | Solitary flattened cactus. |
| Leaf | No leaf. |
| Flower | Red, purple, or reddish purple. |
| Fruit | Red pear shaped. |
| More to learn | N/A |
| Properties | Detoxify, heals bruises, reduction of swelling, prevent stomach pain, and antitussive. |
| Treats | For stomach and duodenal ulcers, acute dysentery, cough; mumps, mastitis, snake bites, burns. |
| Reference | Profile of Melocactus Guaricensis Psychological counselling on Melocactus Guaricensis Profile on Melocactus Guaricensis |