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azedinha

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).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇺🇬 Uganda 🇿🇲 Zambia 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇸🇿 Eswatini 🇰🇪 Kenya 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇬 Madagascar

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Pereskia aculeata (azedinha)

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 azedinha?

The scientific name of azedinha is Pereskia aculeata. It belongs to the genus Pereskia.

Where does azedinha live?

azedinha 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 azedinha belong to?

azedinha (Pereskia aculeata) belongs to the genus Pereskia, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.

What kingdom does azedinha belong to?

azedinha (Pereskia aculeata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of azedinha?

The closest relatives of azedinha in the genus Pereskia include Ora-pro-nobis.