Pereskia aculeata
Family Cactaceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Invasive [NSW's Noxious Weeds] |
| Common names | Barbados Gooseberry, Barbados Shrub, Blade Apple, Blade Apple Cactus, Leaf Cactus, Leafy Cactus, Lemon Vine, Lemonvine, Pereskia, Pereskia Creeper, Primitive Cactus, Rose Cactus, Satan Plant, Spanish Gooseberry, Surinam Gooseberry |
| Synonyms | Cactus lucidus Salisb.; Cactus pereskia L.; Pereskia aculeata f. rubescens (Houghton) Krainz; Pereskia aculeata var. godseffiana (hort.) F.M. Knuth; Pereskia aculeata var. lanceolata Pfeiff.; Pereskia aculeata var. longispina (Haw.) DC.; Pereskia aculeata var. rotundifolia Pfeiff.; Pereskia aculeata var. rubescens Pfeiff.; Pereskia foetens Speg. in Weingart; Pereskia fragrans Lem.; Pereskia godseffiana hort.; Pereskia longispina Haw.; Pereskia pereskia (L.) H.Karst. [Invalid]; Pereskia rubescens Houghton; Pereskia undulata Lem. |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Shrub, Vine/scrambler/climber |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Fleshy fruit/Edible/Aril |
| Maximum height (m) | 12 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | Yes |
| Native range | Atlantic Ocean Islands, South America |
| Exotic range (Australia) | QLD, NSW |
| Exotic range (other) | Pacific Ocean Islands, Asia, North America, Africa |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Riparian systems, Garden escape, Urban areas, gardens and parks, Roadsides, Sclerophyll forest |
| Soil type (exotic) | Most soil types, Fertile, Well drained |
| Decade of introduction | 1860 |
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| Climate scenario | Australia | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current climate | 30 | 0 | 30 | 4 | 28 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 6 |
| RCP 8.5 2050 | 30 | 2 | 24 | 0 | 22 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 8 |
| RCP 8.5 2070 | 30 | 2 | 30 | 0 | 34 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 8 |
Maps of Habitat Suitability & Recorded Occurrences
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Current suitable habitat
2050 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
2070 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
Recorded occurrences
(Australia)
Recorded occurrences
(global)
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