Pereskia rufida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hort.
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
in Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 7: 80. 1940.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001289495
Common Names
- Pereskia rufida
- Rufid Pereskia
- Rufid Rose Cactus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pereskia rufida (also called Rufous-spined pereskia, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Mexico and Central America. It is a globose cactus, with a diameter of up to 20 cm, and up to 30 cm tall. It has a woolly apex, and its spines are yellowish-brown in color. It grows in dry and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pereskia rufida is used as a food source and for its ornamental value. It is also used to create fences and windbreaks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pereskia rufida has small, yellow flowers with short, thick petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin with yellow hairs.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pereskia rufida can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and requires well-draining soil. Water deeply, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Fertilize during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Pereskia rufida
Pereskia rufida is native to the Brazilian states of Bahia and Minas Gerais.
Pereskia rufida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pereskia rufida?
Pereskia rufida
What is the common name of Pereskia rufida?
Rufous Pereskia
Where is Pereskia rufida found?
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,