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groseillier des Barbades

Pereskia aculeata

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The Barbados gooseberry (Pereskia aculeata) is a species in the genus Pereskia. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions. Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (India, Taiwan), Europe (Sweden), North America (Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (India, Taiwan), Europe (Sweden), North America (Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).

Names in Other Languages

Spanish grosellero
French groseillier des Barbades
German Barbadosstachelbeere
Portuguese azedinha

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of groseillier des Barbades?
The scientific name of groseillier des Barbades is Pereskia aculeata. It belongs to the genus Pereskia.
Where does groseillier des Barbades live?
groseillier des Barbades is found in Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (India, Taiwan), Europe (Sweden), North America (Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Cuba, Ecuador, Eswatini, India, Kenya, Madagascar.
What family does groseillier des Barbades belong to?
groseillier des Barbades (Pereskia aculeata) belongs to the genus Pereskia, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.
What kingdom does groseillier des Barbades belong to?
groseillier des Barbades (Pereskia aculeata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).
What are the closest relatives of groseillier des Barbades?
The closest relatives of groseillier des Barbades in the genus Pereskia include Rose cactus.

Native Range — 17 Countries

Genus Pereskia — 2 Species

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groseillier des Barbades
Pereskia aculeata
NE
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Rose cactus
Pereskia grandifolia
LC

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