Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grandifolia
ID:
399098

Status:
valid

Authors:
Haw.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Suppl. Pl. Succ.: 85-86. 1819.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000398430

Common Names

  • Grandifolia Pereskia
  • Grandifolia Barbados Gooseberry
  • Grandifolia Pereskia

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Synonyms

  • Rhodocactus grandifolius (Haw.) F.M.Knuth [unknown]
  • Cactus grandifolius (Haw.) Link [unknown]
  • Pereskia grandifolia grandifolia [valid]
  • Pereskia tampicana F.A.C.Weber [unknown]
  • Pereskia grandifolia grandifolia [unknown]
  • Rhodocactus tampicanus (F.A.C.Weber) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Pereskia grandiflora Pfeiff. [unknown]
  • Pereskia ochnocarpa Miq. [unknown]
  • Pereskia rosea Hort. ex A.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Pereskia ochnacarpa Miq. [unknown]

Description

Pereskia grandifolia (also called Large-Leaf 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 grandifolia 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 grandifolia 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 grandifolia 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 grandifolia

Pereskia grandifolia can be found in Central and South America.

Pereskia grandifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pereskia grandifolia?

Pereskia grandifolia

How much light does Pereskia grandifolia need?

Pereskia grandifolia prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should I water Pereskia grandifolia?

Water Pereskia grandifolia 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,