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Epiphyllum phyllanthus subsp. phyllanthus

Also known as: Cactus phyllanthus L. +16 more
  • Cactus phyllanthus L.
  • Cereus phyllanthus (L.) DC.
  • Epiphyllum gaillardae Britton & Rose
  • Epiphyllum phyllanthus subsp. cleistogamus Süpplie
  • Epiphyllum phyllanthus var. boliviense (F.A.C.Weber) Backeb.
  • Epiphyllum phyllanthus var. paraguayense (F.A.C.Weber) Backeb.
  • Epiphyllum phyllanthus var. phyllanthus
  • Epiphyllum phyllanthus var. schnetteri Peukert
  • Hariota macrocarpa (Miq.) Kuntze
  • Opuntia phyllanthus (L.) Mill.
  • Phyllocactus gaillardae (Britton & Rose) Vaupel
  • Phyllocactus phyllanthus (L.) Link
  • Phyllocactus phyllanthus var. boliviensis F.A.C.Weber
  • Phyllocactus phyllanthus var. paraguayensis F.A.C.Weber
  • Phyllocactus speciosus Kostel.
  • Rhipsalis macrocarpa Miq.
  • Rhipsalis phyllanthus (L.) K.Schum.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
  • Botanical Family: Cactaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent epiphyte.

Epiphyllum phyllanthus subsp. phyllanthus is a cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Indigenous to North America and South America, this subspecies is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Epiphyllum phyllanthus, which is linked below, along with related subspecies and varieties of this species.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Cactus
Plant Type
Air Plant

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Surinam, Uruguay, Venezuela

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Assam
Base Species & Variations

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