Pereskia bahiensis is a primitive cactus species native to Brazil, characterized by its leafy stems and sharp spines. It represents a transitional form between leafy plants and typical cacti.
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Pereskia Bahiensis (Pereskia bahiensis)
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Genus | Pereskia |
| Species | Pereskia bahiensis |
Similar in genus Pereskia