Pereskia horrida subsp. horrida
Also known as: Cactus horridus Kunth +7 more
- Cactus horridus Kunth
- Pereskia horrida subsp. rauhii (Backeb.) Ostolaza
- Pereskia humboldtii Britton & Rose
- Pereskia humboldtii var. rauhii (Backeb.) Leuenb.
- Pereskia vargasii H.Johnson
- Pereskia vargasii var. longispina Rauh & Backeb.
- Pereskia vargasii var. rauhii Backeb.
- Rhodocactus horridus (Kunth) F.M.Knuth
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Naturally occurring in South America, Pereskia horrida subsp. horrida is a tree-like cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Within its native range, this subspecies is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Pereskia horrida, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Peru
Base Species & Variations