Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kellermanii
ID:
1040793

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rose

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
in Smithsonian Misc. Collect. 50: 332. 1907.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001040131

Common Names

  • Pereskia kellermanii
  • Kellermanii Pereskia
  • Kellerman's Pereskia

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Description

Pereskia kellermanii (also called 'Kellerman's Pereskia', among many other common names) is a species of shrub found in the Americas, primarily in Mexico, Central America, and South America. It grows in moist, shady habitats, and has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pereskia kellermanii is used in traditional medicine as a diuretic and for treating urinary tract infections. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pereskia kellermanii has yellowish-green flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small with long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pereskia kellermanii is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Pereskia kellermanii

Pereskia kellermanii is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

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