Pereskia aculeata
Pereskia aculeata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (218 studies) · ★★★★★
Pereskia aculeata, scientifically known as Pereskia aculeata, is a resilient, thorny climbing shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its edible fruits and nutritional value, this plant offers significant medicinal potential. It is traditionally utilized in various cultures to support digestive health and address various inflammatory conditions.
- Family
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- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
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- Common names
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- Scientific synonyms
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Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Pereskia aculeataDistribution
This plant exhibits a wide-ranging geographical distribution that spans multiple continents and oceanic regions. In Southern Africa, it can be found throughout the Cape Provinces, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Northern Provinces. Its reach extends far beyond the African mainland to the remote island of Ascension in the Middle Atlantic Ocean. Furthermore, the species is documented as growing within China Southeast. This diverse range highlights the plant's ability to inhabit various distinct environmental settings.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | KwaZulu-Natal | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces | WCVP |
| Middle Atlantic Ocean | Ascension | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Australia | New South Wales | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
Chemicals
Pereskia aculeata has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ash, CALCIUM, FAT, IRON, PHOSPHORUS.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Ash | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CALCIUM | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| FAT | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| IRON | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| PHOSPHORUS | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ascorbic acid | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-carotene | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| niacin | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| riboflavin | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| thiamin | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Pereskia aculeata has 207 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Acidulant, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Allergenic, Analgesic, Androgenic?.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Acidulant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Androgenic? | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Angiotensin-Receptor-Blocker | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiAGE | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiCFS | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiCTS | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiCrohn's | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |