Pereskia grandifolia
Pereskia grandifolia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Pereskia grandiflora, scientifically known as Pereskia grandiflora, is a remarkable climbing cactus native to Mexico. Renowned for its striking, bell-shaped pink flowers and edible fruits, this resilient species bridges the gap between cacti and leafy shrubs, offering unique botanical beauty and potential nutritional value in diverse landscapes.
- Family
- Cactaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Rhodocactus Grandifolius · Pereskia Ochnacarpa · 4 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Pereskia grandifoliaSynonyms
- Rhodocactus grandifolius
- Pereskia ochnacarpa
- Cactus rosa
- Pereskia rosea
- Pereskia tampicana
- Rhodocactus tampicanus
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Pereskia grandifolia var. violacea
- Cactus rosa
- Cactus grandifolius
- Rhodocactus tampicanus
- Rhodocactus grandifolius
- Pereskia rosea
- Pereskia ochnocarpa
- Pereskia tampicana
- Cacto rosa brasileño
French:
- Prince Gregory
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Caryophyllales, it is classified under the family Cactaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is placed within the genus Pereskia.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Genus | Pereskia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across several distinct regions. Within the Western Indian Ocean, it can be found growing in Mauritius and Réunion. Its range also extends significantly into the Indian Subcontinent. Specifically, the species is documented in the states of Assam and throughout India. Additionally, the plant is also located within the borders of Bangladesh.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius |
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh |
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
| Indo-China | Vietnam |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida |
| Central America | Costa Rica |
| Caribbean | Cuba |
| Caribbean | Dominican Republic |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Pereskia grandifolia has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Chemicals
Pereskia grandifolia has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include methanol.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| methanol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
methanol
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Conditions
Pereskia grandifolia has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include osteosarcoma.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Osteosarcoma | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Osteosarcoma
- Journal of ethnopharmacology