Pereskia violacea
Also known as: Pereskia grandifolia subsp. violacea (Leuenb.) N.P.Taylor & Zappi +2 more
- Pereskia grandifolia subsp. violacea (Leuenb.) N.P.Taylor & Zappi
- Pereskia grandifolia var. violacea Leuenb.
- Rhodocactus grandifolius subsp. violaceus (Leuenb.) I.Asai & K.Miyata
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Pereskia violacea is a shrubby cactus within the Cactaceae family. It is found natively in South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in 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 Southeast