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Leuenbergeria quisqueyana
Bayahibe rose is a rare, critically endangered leafy cactus from the dry forests of southeastern Hispaniola, growing as a shrub up to 6 metres tall. It needs warmth, bright light and very little water, similar to other succulents.
Leuenbergeria quisqueyana is a species of flowering plant in the family Cactaceae. It is sometimes referred to by the common name Bayahibe rose, and is endemic to the Caribbean island of Hispaniola, in the Dominican Republic.
L. quisqueyana is one of only several cactus species which possess leaves. Its natural habitat includes Hispaniolan dry forests that are found on the southeastern coast of Hispaniola, particularly around the town of Bayahibe, its namesake. It is critically endangered due to habitat loss.
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The care summary was written by AI (Claude, Anthropic) from the sources on this page, with general growing knowledge where they are silent. Check before relying on it.
Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.
