Pereskia grandifolia
Rose Cactus
Also known as: Cactus grandifolius (Haw.) Britton & Rose +15 more
- Cactus grandifolius (Haw.) Britton & Rose
- Cactus grandifolius Link
- Cactus rosa Vell.
- Opuntia rosea (A.Dietr.) K.Schum.
- Peireskia grandifolia Haw.
- Pereskia bleo Millsp., 1828
- Pereskia grandiflora Haw.
- Pereskia grandiflora Pfeiff.
- Pereskia grandifolia subsp. grandifolia
- Pereskia grandifolia var. grandifolia
- Pereskia ochnacarpa Miq.
- Pereskia ochnocarpa Miq.
- Pereskia rosea A.Dietr.
- Pereskia tampicana F.A.C.Weber
- Rhodocactus grandifolius (Haw.) F.M.Knuth
- Rhodocactus tampicanus (F.A.C.Weber) Backeb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent shrub or tree.
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Pereskia grandifolia (commonly known as Rose Cactus) is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Found natively in South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Assam, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Florida, Haiti, India, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mauritius, Puerto Rico, Réunion, Southwest Caribbean, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuelan Antilles, Vietnam