Rhipsalis cereuscula
Also known as: Erythrorhipsalis cereuscula (Haw.) Volgin +9 more
- Erythrorhipsalis cereuscula (Haw.) Volgin
- Hariota cereuscula (Haw.) Kuntze
- Hariota penduiflora (N.E.Br.) Kuntze
- Hariota saglionis Lem.
- Rhipsalis brachiata Hook.
- Rhipsalis cereuscula var. rubrodisca (Loefgr.) Castell.
- Rhipsalis penduliflora N.E.Br.
- Rhipsalis saglionis (Lem.) Otto ex Walp.
- Rhipsalis saglionis var. rubrodisca Loefgr.
- Rhipsalis simmleri Beauverd
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent epiphyte.
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Originating in South America, Rhipsalis cereuscula is a cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. 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, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Bolivia, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Paraguay, Uruguay
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Costa Rica, Florida