Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aculeata
ID:
399109

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mill.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1768

Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict.: Pereskia No. 1. 1768.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000398441

Common Names

  • Aculeata Pereskia
  • Aculeata Barbados Gooseberry
  • Aculeata Pereskia

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Synonyms

  • Pereskia pereskia (L.) H.Karst. [unknown]
  • Pereskia acardia J.Parm. ex Pfeiff. [unknown]
  • Cactus lucidus Salisb. [illegitimate]
  • Cactus pereskia L. [unknown]
  • Pereskia foetens Speg. [unknown]
  • Pereskia aculeata longispina (Haw.) DC. [unknown]
  • Pereskia fragrans Lem. [unknown]
  • Pereskia godseffiana Anon. [unknown]
  • Pereskia longispina Haw. [unknown]
  • Pereskia undulata Lem. [unknown]
  • Pereskia arcadia J.Parm. ex Pfeiff. [unknown]
  • Pereskia braziliensis Pfeiff. [unknown]
  • Pereskia aculeata lanceolata Pfeiff. [unknown]
  • Pereskia aculeata rotundifolia Hort.Dyck. ex Pfeiff. [unknown]
  • Pereskia aculeata rubescens Pfeiff. [unknown]
  • Pereskia rubescens (Pfeiff.) Houghton [unknown]
  • Pereskia aculeata godseffiana (Anon.) Backeb. & F.M.Knuth ex Krainz [unknown]
  • Pereskia aculeata rubescens (Pfeiff.) Krainz [unknown]
  • Pereskia aculeata brasiliensis (Pfeiff.) Borg [unknown]
  • Pereskia aculeata latifolia Salm-Dyck [unknown]
  • Pereskia aculeata rotunda Monach. [unknown]
  • Pereskia brasiliensis Pfeiff. [unknown]
  • Pereskia peireskia H.Karst. [unknown]

Description

Pereskia aculeata (also called Prickly Pereskia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cactaceae family. It is a shrub-like cactus, growing up to 3 metres tall and 1 metre in diameter. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pereskia aculeata is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in rock gardens and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pereskia aculeata is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pereskia aculeata is a tropical evergreen shrub that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant once established and can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Pereskia aculeata

Pereskia aculeata can be found in Central and South America.

Pereskia aculeata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pereskia aculeata?

Pereskia aculeata

How much light does Pereskia aculeata need?

Pereskia aculeata prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should I water Pereskia aculeata?

Water Pereskia aculeata when the top inch of soil is dry.

Species in the Cactaceae family

Acanthocalycium glaucum, Acanthocalycium spiniflorum, Acanthocalycium thionanthum, Acanthocalycium leucanthum, Acanthocalycium rhodotrichum, Acanthocalycium klimpelianum, Acanthocereus chiapensis, Acanthocereus tetragonus, Acanthocereus guatemalensis, Acanthocereus maculatus, Acanthocereus canoensis, Acanthocereus castellae, Acanthocereus cuixmalensis, Acanthocereus fosterianus, Acanthocereus haackeanus, Acanthocereus hesperius, Acanthocereus hirschtianus, Acanthocereus macdougallii, Acanthocereus oaxacensis, Acanthocereus paradoxus, Acanthocereus rosei, Acanthocereus tepalcatepecanus, Acanthocereus atropurpureus, Acharagma aguirreanum, Acharagma roseanum, Airampoa albisaetacens, Airampoa armata, Airampoa ayrampo, Airampoa boliviensis, Airampoa cedergreniana, Airampoa chilensis, Airampoa corrugata, Airampoa erectoclada, Airampoa ianthinantha, Airampoa microdisca, Airampoa minuscula, Airampoa orurensis, Airampoa panellana, Airampoa picardoi, Airampoa silvestris, Airampoa tilcarensis, Aporepiphyllum freiburgensis, Aporocactus flagelliformis, Aporocactus martianus, Aporocactus moennighoffii, Aporocactus knebelii, Aporoheliocereus smithianus, Ariocarpus agavoides, Ariocarpus bravoanus, Ariocarpus drabi,

References