Rose cactus

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil, Mauritius, Seychelles, Taiwan, and United States.

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇺 Mauritius

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)

Class

Magnoliopsida (モクレン綱)

Order

Caryophyllales (ナデシコ目)

Family

Cactaceae

Genus

Pereskia

Species

Pereskia grandifolia (Rose cactus)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish guamacho morado

Portuguese Ora-pro-nobis

Similar Species in Pereskia

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Barbados gooseberry

Pereskia aculeata

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rose cactus?

The scientific name of Rose cactus is Pereskia grandifolia. It belongs to the genus Pereskia.

What is the conservation status of Rose cactus?

Rose cactus (Pereskia grandifolia) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Rose cactus live?

Rose cactus is found in Distributed across Brazil, Mauritius, Seychelles, Taiwan, and United States.. Countries include Brazil, Mauritius, Seychelles, Taiwan, United States.

What family does Rose cactus belong to?

Rose cactus (Pereskia grandifolia) belongs to the genus Pereskia, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.

Is Rose cactus endangered?

No, Rose cactus (Pereskia grandifolia) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Rose cactus belong to?

Rose cactus (Pereskia grandifolia) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of Rose cactus?

The closest relatives of Rose cactus in the genus Pereskia include Barbados gooseberry.