Rhodocactus sacharosa

Botanical Description

Rhodocactus sacharosa is a spiny, deciduous shrub or small tree-like plant usually growing around 2 - 5 metres tall, exceptionally to 7 metres[ 1987 Title The Cactus Family Publication Author Anderson E.F. Publisher Timber Press; Portland, Oregon Year 2001 ISBN 0-88192-498-9 Description An excellent work, giving botanical descriptions of virtually all the cacti, together with their range (but not their habitats) and sometimes also a photo. it also contains a long chapter detailing the many uses of cacti and another on 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. ]. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food.It is grown as an impenetrable, stock-proof hedge. Rhodocactus sacharosa is widely distributed, is common and abundant, and there are no major threats affecting it. It also occurs in many protected areas. The plant is classified as 'Least Concern' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2020)[ 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. ].