Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
aquosa
ID:
399080

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.A.C.Weber) Britton & Rose

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
in Smithsonian Misc. Collect. 50: 331. 1907.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000398412

Common Names

  • Aquosa Pereskiopsis
  • Aquosa Pereskia
  • Aquosa Copal

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Synonyms

  • Opuntia aquosa F.A.C.Weber [unknown]
  • Grusonia aquosa (F.A.C.Weber) G.D.Rowley [unknown]

Description

Pereskiopsis aquosa (also called Water Pereskiopsis, among many other common names) is a species of cactus 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

Pereskiopsis aquosa is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in rock gardens and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pereskiopsis aquosa are small, white and bell-shaped, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are grayish-green in color, with long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pereskiopsis aquosa is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 5 m in height. It is native to South America and is found in dry, rocky areas. Propagation is usually done by seed, which can be collected from the shrub's fruits. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted to larger containers when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Pereskiopsis aquosa

Pereskiopsis aquosa can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.

Pereskiopsis aquosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pereskiopsis aquosa?

Pereskiopsis aquosa

How much light does Pereskiopsis aquosa need?

Pereskiopsis aquosa prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should I water Pereskiopsis aquosa?

Water Pereskiopsis aquosa 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

Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
Frédéric Albert Constantin Weber (1830-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.A.C.Weber' in the authors string.