*Pereskia grandifolia Haworth. Common name: Rose Cactus. Phenology: Jan-Dec. Habitat: Disturbed areas. Distribution: Native of South America.
Origin/Endemic status: South America
Other Comments: "The plant is extensively used for hedges in tropical America. It is planted by pushing cuttings into the ground, its spiny stems soon forming a capital barrier" (Britton & Rose 1937).
Synonymy ⓘ: = Fl5, K4, Britton & Rose (1937); > Pereskia grandifolia Haw. var. grandifolia — FNA4. Basionym: Pereskia grandifolia Haw. 1819
Links to other floras: > Pereskia grandifolia var. grandifolia - FNA4
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