Schlumbergera truncata
Claw Cactus, Crab Cactus
Other regional names: False Christmas Cactus +1 more
- False Christmas Cactus
- Linkleaf
Also known as: Cactus truncatus (Haw.) Link +16 more
- Cactus truncatus (Haw.) Link
- Cereus truncatus (Haw.) Sweet
- Cereus truncatus var. altensteinii Salm-Dyck
- Epiphyllum altensteinii Pfeiff.
- Epiphyllum delicatum N.E.Br.
- Epiphyllum elegans Cels ex C.F.Först.
- Epiphyllum guedneyrii Houllet
- Epiphyllum purpurascens Lem.
- Epiphyllum ruckeri Paxton
- Epiphyllum ruckerianum Lem.
- Epiphyllum salmoneum Cels ex K.Schum.
- Epiphyllum smithianum Marnock
- Epiphyllum truncatum Haw.
- Epiphyllum truncatum var. altensteinii (Pfeiff.) Lem.
- Epiphyllum truncatum var. cruentum T.Br.
- Epiphyllum truncatum var. magnificum T.Br.
- Epiphyllum truncatum var. spectabile T.Br.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent epiphyte.
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Naturally occurring in South America, Schlumbergera truncata (commonly known as Claw Cactus or Crab Cactus) is a cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to 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
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)
Vietnam