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Barbados gooseberry

Pereskia aculeata

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Caryophyllales ›Family: Cactaceae ›Genus: Pereskia

About

Pereskia aculeata is a scrambling shrub in the family Cactaceae. Common names include Barbados gooseberry, blade-apple cactus, leaf cactus, rose cactus, and lemonvine. It is native to tropical America. The leaves and fruits are edible, containing high quantities of protein, iron and other nutrients, and it is a popular vegetable in parts of the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais under the name of ora-pro-nóbis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Barbados gooseberry?
The scientific name of Barbados gooseberry is Pereskia aculeata.
What is the conservation status of Barbados gooseberry?
The Barbados gooseberry has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Barbados gooseberry belong to?
Barbados gooseberry belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Barbados gooseberry belong to?
Barbados gooseberry belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Barbados gooseberry belong to?
Barbados gooseberry belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Barbados gooseberry belong to?
Barbados gooseberry belongs to the order Caryophyllales.
What family does Barbados gooseberry belong to?
Barbados gooseberry belongs to the family Cactaceae.
What genus does Barbados gooseberry belong to?
Barbados gooseberry belongs to the genus Pereskia.