Status:
valid
Authors:
Rojas Acosta
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Cat. Nat. Hist. Corrient.: 64. 1897.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001287949
Common Names
- Nemorous Pereskia
- Pereskia Nemorosa
- Nemorous Cactus
Description
Pereskia nemorosa (also called Pereskia Rose, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to South America. It is a shrubby cactus with light green stems that can reach up to 8 meters in height. It is found in dry, rocky habitats in Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, and Brazil.
Uses & Benefits
Pereskia nemorosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its edible fruit.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pereskia nemorosa has yellow flowers with a red center, small black seeds, and small seedlings with grayish-green stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pereskia nemorosa is a slow-growing cactus that requires well-draining soil and full sun. Propagation is done through seed or offsets. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Offsets can be removed from the mother plant and planted in a separate pot.
Where to Find Pereskia nemorosa
Pereskia nemorosa is native to Peru and can be found in the Andes Mountains.
Pereskia nemorosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pereskia nemorosa?
Pereskia nemorosa
What is the common name of Pereskia nemorosa?
Nemorosa Pereskia
What is the natural habitat of Pereskia nemorosa?
It is native to Mexico
Species in the Pereskia genus
Pereskia longissima,
Pereskia lanceolata,
Pereskia lanceolata,
Pereskia hortensis,
Pereskia haageana,
Pereskia plantaginea,
Pereskia grandispina,
Pereskia grandifolia,
Pereskia aculeata,
Pereskia kellermanii,
Pereskia horrida,
Pereskia nemorosa,
Pereskia sacharosa,
Pereskia weberiana,
Pereskia bahiensis,
Pereskia stenantha,
Pereskia rufida,
Pereskia diaz-romeroana,
Pereskia violacea,
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,