Cactaceae · Pereskia

Rose Cactus

Pereskia grandiflora

Shruboutdoor
Habit
Shrub
Native to
West Indies
Flowering
July-September

Plant Details

Scientific name
Pereskia grandiflora
Genus
Pereskia
Family
Cactaceae
Habit
Shrub
Native to
West Indies
Flowering & fruiting
July-September
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Spiny margin leaf character
Margin
Spiny
Venation
Variable

Typical of the Cactaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Radial
Inflorescence
Solitary
Fruit
Berry

Typical of the Cactaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Rose Cactus

Rose Cactus (Pereskia grandiflora) is a shrub belonging to the Cactaceae family (Cactus family). Members of this family are generally characterised by absent/reduced succulent leaves, solitary flower clusters, berry fruit. It is usually grown in outdoor settings. It is native to West Indies. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during July-September.

Illustration representing the Cactaceae family
Botanical family

Cactaceae

Cactus family

Rose Cactus belongs to the Cactaceae family.

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