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Pereskia bleo, or Seven spiked needles (local name)
Family - Cactaceae
Pereskia bleo can grow into a small, woody but prickly tree of about 2 m in height. It can take relatively hard pruning which can be employed to help keep it small and manageable. Its prickly nature can be exploited for using it to make a living fence – individual plants can be planted at regular intervals to form a prickly screen to deter intruders. Plants are propagated most easily via stem-cuttings. It is best grown in well-draining soil rich in organic matter and kept moist at all times. As mentioned above, unlike other leafless cacti species, this plant is not exactly a succulent and hence not drought-tolerant.
The leaves of this plant are eaten raw by locals here with the belief that it can prevent or cure one of cancer. Leaves are relatively blant to taste. Solid scientific evidence to support this belief is still not available as limited scientific studies have been done to date and all are still confined to the petri-dish. Reference of these studies are given below:
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Have a beautiful weekend, friends !
Pereskia bleo, or Seven spiked needles (local name)
Family - Cactaceae
Pereskia bleo can grow into a small, woody but prickly tree of about 2 m in height. It can take relatively hard pruning which can be employed to help keep it small and manageable. Its prickly nature can be exploited for using it to make a living fence – individual plants can be planted at regular intervals to form a prickly screen to deter intruders. Plants are propagated most easily via stem-cuttings. It is best grown in well-draining soil rich in organic matter and kept moist at all times. As mentioned above, unlike other leafless cacti species, this plant is not exactly a succulent and hence not drought-tolerant.
The leaves of this plant are eaten raw by locals here with the belief that it can prevent or cure one of cancer. Leaves are relatively blant to taste. Solid scientific evidence to support this belief is still not available as limited scientific studies have been done to date and all are still confined to the petri-dish. Reference of these studies are given below:
Dari Ku Untuk Mu - IMPIAN BATIKS