Epiphyllum hookeri
Climbing Cactus, Nightblooming Cactus
Also known as: Phyllocactus hookeri (Haw.) Link ex Walp., 1843
- Phyllocactus hookeri (Haw.) Link ex Walp., 1843
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.
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Epiphyllum hookeri (commonly known as Climbing cactus or Nightblooming Cactus) is a cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Found natively in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Cactus
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Trinidad-Tobago, 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)
Cayman Is., Cuba, Florida, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Windward Is.
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms