*Pereskia grandifolia Haworth. Rose Cactus. Phen: Jan-Dec. Hab: Disturbed areas. Dist: 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, K3, K4, Britton & Rose (1937); > Pereskia grandifolia Haw. var. grandifolia – FNA4
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