Rhodocactus grandifolius

Botanical Description

Rhodocactus grandifolius is a spiny, much-branched, deciduous shrubby or low-branching small tree-like plant, usually growing around 2 - 5 metres tall, exceptionally reaching 10 metresl. The bole is up to 20cm in diameter and is generously endowed with spines[ 200 Title The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. Publication Author Huxley. A. Publisher MacMillan Press Year 1992 ISBN 0-333-47494-5 Description Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed. , 423 Title Desert Tropicals Publication Author Website http://www.desert-tropicals.com/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description The main focus of the site is succulent plants, but it also contains information on a wide range of other species. Usually at least one good photograph, plus basic information about the plant and its cultivation. , 1988 Title Pereskia (Cactaceae) Publication Memoirs of the New York Botanical Garden Volume 41 Author Leuenberger B.E. Publisher The New York Botanical Garden; Bronx, New York Year 1986 ISBN 0-89327-307-4 Description The genus Pereskia (sensu lato) has been divided into several genera since this treatment was written, but it still remains an excellent guide to the plants. ]. Although a member of the cactus family, this shrub is virtually not succulent and has fleshy leaves[ 200 Title The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. Publication Author Huxley. A. Publisher MacMillan Press Year 1992 ISBN 0-333-47494-5 Description Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed. ]. The edible leaves and fruits are sometimes gathered from the wild and used locally. The plant is also used as a hedge and is commonly grown as an ornamental in gardens, where it is valued for its flowers and decorative fruits. Rhodocactus grandifolius has a wide range and appears to be abundant in the wild, though it is unclear if plants are truly wild or escapes from cultivaton. The plant is classified as 'Least Concern' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2017)[ 338 Title IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Publication Author Website http://www.iucnredlist.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat. ].