Schlumbergera opuntioides
Christmas Cactus
Also known as: Epiphyllanthus obovatus (Engelm.) Britton & Rose +4 more
- Epiphyllanthus obovatus (Engelm.) Britton & Rose
- Epiphyllanthus opuntioides (Loefgr. & Dusén) Moran
- Epiphyllum obovatum Engelm.
- Epiphyllum opuntioides Loefgr. & Dusén
- Zygocactus opuntioides (Loefgr. & Dusén) Loefgr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent epiphyte or lithophyte.
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Indigenous to South America, Schlumbergera opuntioides (commonly known as Christmas Cactus) is a cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet 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 Southeast