Epiphyllum oxypetalum
Dutchman's Pipe Cactus, Dutchman's Pipe Cactus
Also known as: Cactus oxypetalus Moc. & Sessé ex DC. +15 more
- Cactus oxypetalus Moc. & Sessé ex DC.
- Cereus latifrons Zucc.
- Cereus latifrons Zucc. ex Pfeiff., 1837
- Cereus oxypetalus DC.
- Epiphyllum acuminatum K.Schum.
- Epiphyllum grande (Lem.) Britton & Rose
- Epiphyllum latifrons (Zucc.) Pfeiff.
- Epiphyllum oxypetalum var. purpusii (Weing.) Backeb.
- Epiphyllum purpusii (Weing.) F.M.Knuth
- Phyllocactus acuminatus (K.Schum.) K.Schum.
- Phyllocactus grandis Lem.
- Phyllocactus guyanensis Brongn. ex Labour.
- Phyllocactus latifrons (Zucc.) Link ex Walp.
- Phyllocactus oxypetalus (DC.) Link ex Walp., 1843
- Phyllocactus oxypetalus (Moc. & Sessé ex DC.) Link
- Phyllocactus purpusii Weing.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent epiphyte.
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Epiphyllum oxypetalum (commonly known as Dutchman's Pipe Cactus) is a cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Indigenous to North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Cactus
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua
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)
Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, China South-Central, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Leeward Is., Marquesas, Marshall Is., Pitcairn Is., Puerto Rico, Society Is., Tuamotu, Tubuai Is., Venezuelan Antilles, Vietnam, Windward Is.