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Rhipsalis pachyptera

Also known as: Cactus alatus Hook. +14 more
  • Cactus alatus Hook.
  • Cereus platycarpus (Pfeiff.) Zucc.
  • Cereus platycarpus (Pfeiff.) Zucc. ex C.F.Först.
  • Epiphyllum platycarpum Zucc.
  • Epiphyllum platycarpum Zucc. ex Pfeiff.
  • Hariota pachyptera (Pfeiff.) Kuntze
  • Hariota platycarpa (Pfeiff.) Kuntze
  • Hariota robusta (Lem.) Kuntze
  • Hariota triquetra Kuntze
  • Lepismium fluminense Miq.
  • Rhipsalis dusenii Hjelmq.
  • Rhipsalis miquelii Lem.
  • Rhipsalis pachyptera f. rubra Süpplie
  • Rhipsalis platycarpa Lem.
  • Rhipsalis platycarpa Pfeiff.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Cactaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent epiphyte.

Rhipsalis pachyptera is a cactus within the Cactaceae family. It naturally occurs in South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Cactus
Plant Type
Air Plant

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil South, Brazil Southeast

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