Pereskia grandifolia
Pereskia grandifolia, commonly known as the Large-leaf Pereskia, is a remarkable climbing cactus native to Mexico. Characterized by its fleshy, succulent leaves and striking pink flowers, this resilient plant is valued in traditional medicine for its potential healing properties, offering unique botanical benefits within the diverse Cactaceae family.
- Scientific name: Pereskia grandifolia
- Family: Cactaceae
- Native range: Africa
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Cactaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pereskia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Pereskia grandifolia, is referred to by various common names across different languages and regions. In Japanese, it is called オオバキリン, while in Thailand, it is known as กุหลาบเมาะลำเลิง. It is also identified as Stambiažiedė pereskija in Lithuanian, Rhodocactus grandifolius in Italian, and Skär trädkaktus in Swedish.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ja | オオバキリン | Wikidata |
| th | กุหลาบเมาะลำเลิง | Wikidata |
| lt | Stambiažiedė pereskija | Wikidata |
| it | Rhodocactus grandifolius | Wikidata |
| sv | Skär trädkaktus | Wikidata |
| vi | Diệp long | Wikidata |
| fa | کاکتوس گلسرخ | Wikidata |
| tr | Rhodocactus grandifolius | Wikidata |
| arz | بيريسكيا جرانديفوليا | Wikidata |
| es | Pereskia grandifolia var. violacea | Wikidata |
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Cuba | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Dominican Republic | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Pereskia grandifolia, utilizes its leaves as a key structural and physiological component for survival in its native habitats. The leaves are typically characterized by their distinct shape and arrangement along the stem, serving the essential functions of photosynthesis and transpiration. In many medicinal contexts, the chemical composition found within the leaf tissue is of particular interest to researchers studying the plant's potential therapeutic properties.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Pereskia grandifolia has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include methanol.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| methanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Pereskia grandifolia has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include osteosarcoma.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| osteosarcoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |