Pereskia diaz is a primitive cactus species with true leaves, resembling a shrub or small tree. It is native to the Caribbean islands and is considered a relict of early cactus evolution.
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Pereskia Diaz (Pereskia diaz)
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Genus | Pereskia |
| Species | Pereskia diaz-romeroana |
Similar in genus Pereskia
