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Disocactus × Smithii
''Disocactus'' is a genus of epiphytic cacti in the tribe Hylocereeae found in Central America, the Caribbean and northern South America. It should not be confused with ''Discocactus'', which is a different genus. Species of ''Disocactus'' grow in tropical regions either on trees as epiphytes or on rocks as lithophytes. They have two distinct growth habits. Species such as '' D. phyllanthoides'' have stems which are round at the base but then become flattened and leaflike. Many of the cultivated plants known as epiphyllum hybrids or just epiphyllums are derived from crosses between species of ''Disocactus'' (rather than ''Epiphyllum'') and other genera in the Hylocereeae., p. 286 Description The species of the genus ''Disocactus'' grow as epiphytes or lithophytes and are shrubby, profusely branched, hanging, up to 3 m long. The shoots are ribbed or flattened, 3-angled or flattened, ribbon-like, 3–10 mm wide, remotely crenate and leaf-like. The main shoot, which r ...
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Disocactus Biformis
''Disocactus'' is a genus of epiphyte, epiphytic cactus, cacti in the tribe Hylocereeae native plant, found in Central America, the Caribbean and northern South America. It should not be confused with ''Discocactus'', which is a different genus. Species of ''Disocactus'' grow in tropics, tropical regions either on trees as epiphytes or on rocks as lithophytes. They have two distinct growth habits. Species such as ''Disocactus phyllanthoides, D. phyllanthoides'' have stems which are round at the base but then become flattened and leaflike. Many of the cultivated plants known as epiphyllum hybrids or just epiphyllums are derived from crosses between species of ''Disocactus'' (rather than ''Epiphyllum'') and other genera in the Hylocereeae., p. 286 Description The species of the genus ''Disocactus'' grow as epiphytes or lithophytes and are shrubby, profusely branched, hanging, up to 3 m long. The shoots are ribbed or flattened, 3-angled or flattened, ribbon-like, 3–10&nbs ...
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Epiphyllum
''Epiphyllum'' (; "upon the leaf" in Greek) is a genus of epiphytic plants in the cactus family (Cactaceae), native to Central America and South America. Common names for these species include climbing cacti, orchid cacti and leaf cacti, though the latter also refers to the genus '' Pereskia''. Description The stems are broad and flat, 1–5 cm broad, 3–5 mm thick, usually with lobed edges. The flowers themselves are large, with diameters ranging from 8 to 16 cm, white through red, with numerous petals. These flowers have notably short, nocturnal antheses, blooming only at night, and wilting at dawn. The fruit is edible, very similar to the pitaya fruit from the closely related genus '' Hylocereus'', though not so large, being only 3–4 cm long. The broad-leaved epiphyllum ('' Epiphyllum oxypetalum'') is particularly well known species that bears large, strongly fragrant flowers. Taxonomy It was published by Adrian Hardy Haworth in 1812.Haworth, Adri ...
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Epiphyllum Crenatum 'Chichicastenango' 2
''Epiphyllum'' (; "upon the leaf" in Greek) is a genus of epiphytic plants in the cactus family (Cactaceae), native to Central America and South America. Common names for these species include climbing cacti, orchid cacti and leaf cacti, though the latter also refers to the genus '' Pereskia''. Description The stems are broad and flat, 1–5 cm broad, 3–5 mm thick, usually with lobed edges. The flowers themselves are large, with diameters ranging from 8 to 16 cm, white through red, with numerous petals. These flowers have notably short, nocturnal antheses, blooming only at night, and wilting at dawn. The fruit is edible, very similar to the pitaya fruit from the closely related genus '' Hylocereus'', though not so large, being only 3–4 cm long. The broad-leaved epiphyllum (''Epiphyllum oxypetalum'') is particularly well known species that bears large, strongly fragrant flowers. Taxonomy It was published by Adrian Hardy Haworth in 1812.Haworth, Adrian H ...
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Disocactus Crenatus
''Disocactus crenatus'', commonly known as the crenate orchid cactus, is a species of cactus cultivated for its large flowers. It is a critical parent plant in creating epiphyllum hybrids commonly cultivated worldwide. Description ''D. crenatus'' subsp. ''crenatus'' The stem is erect to ascending, and profusely branched. The primary stems are terete (tapering at both ends) and 3-angled for a short portion at the base, becoming ligneous (woody) and flat for most of their length. The secondary stems are flat, with flattened portions being , , and stiff and rather succulent. The phylloclades are lanceolate to long linear, acute or obtuse, median nerve rather thick, margins deeply or coarsely crenate, lobes oblique; areoles at the bases of stems sometimes bearing hairs or small bristles, internodes (plant stem part between nodes) narrow or broad. The epidermis is green or gray-green and smooth. The flowers are up to and . The species is nocturnal but may remain open for several ...
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Disocactus Biformis
''Disocactus'' is a genus of epiphyte, epiphytic cactus, cacti in the tribe Hylocereeae native plant, found in Central America, the Caribbean and northern South America. It should not be confused with ''Discocactus'', which is a different genus. Species of ''Disocactus'' grow in tropics, tropical regions either on trees as epiphytes or on rocks as lithophytes. They have two distinct growth habits. Species such as ''Disocactus phyllanthoides, D. phyllanthoides'' have stems which are round at the base but then become flattened and leaflike. Many of the cultivated plants known as epiphyllum hybrids or just epiphyllums are derived from crosses between species of ''Disocactus'' (rather than ''Epiphyllum'') and other genera in the Hylocereeae., p. 286 Description The species of the genus ''Disocactus'' grow as epiphytes or lithophytes and are shrubby, profusely branched, hanging, up to 3 m long. The shoots are ribbed or flattened, 3-angled or flattened, ribbon-like, 3–10&nbs ...
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El Salvador
El Salvador, officially the Republic of El Salvador, is a country in Central America. It is bordered on the northeast by Honduras, on the northwest by Guatemala, and on the south by the Pacific Ocean. El Salvador's capital and largest city is San Salvador. The country's population in 2024 was estimated to be 6 million according to a government census. Among the Mesoamerican nations that historically controlled the region are the Maya peoples, Maya, and then the Cuzcatlan, Cuzcatlecs. Archaeological monuments also suggest an early Olmec presence around the first millennium BC. In the beginning of the 16th century, the Spanish conquest of El Salvador, Spanish Empire conquered the Central American territory, incorporating it into the Viceroyalty of New Spain ruled from Mexico City. However, the Viceroyalty of New Spain had little to no influence in the daily affairs of the isthmus, which was colonized in 1524. In 1609, the area was declared the Captaincy General of Guatemala by the ...
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Disocactus Salvadorensis
''Disocactus'' is a genus of epiphytic cacti in the tribe Hylocereeae found in Central America, the Caribbean and northern South America. It should not be confused with ''Discocactus'', which is a different genus. Species of ''Disocactus'' grow in tropical regions either on trees as epiphytes or on rocks as lithophytes. They have two distinct growth habits. Species such as '' D. phyllanthoides'' have stems which are round at the base but then become flattened and leaflike. Many of the cultivated plants known as epiphyllum hybrids or just epiphyllums are derived from crosses between species of ''Disocactus'' (rather than ''Epiphyllum'') and other genera in the Hylocereeae., p. 286 Description The species of the genus ''Disocactus'' grow as epiphytes or lithophytes and are shrubby, profusely branched, hanging, up to 3 m long. The shoots are ribbed or flattened, 3-angled or flattened, ribbon-like, 3–10 mm wide, remotely crenate and leaf-like. The main shoot, which r ...
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Disocactus Aurantiacus
''Disocactus'' is a genus of epiphyte, epiphytic cactus, cacti in the tribe Hylocereeae native plant, found in Central America, the Caribbean and northern South America. It should not be confused with ''Discocactus'', which is a different genus. Species of ''Disocactus'' grow in tropics, tropical regions either on trees as epiphytes or on rocks as lithophytes. They have two distinct growth habits. Species such as ''Disocactus phyllanthoides, D. phyllanthoides'' have stems which are round at the base but then become flattened and leaflike. Many of the cultivated plants known as epiphyllum hybrids or just epiphyllums are derived from crosses between species of ''Disocactus'' (rather than ''Epiphyllum'') and other genera in the Hylocereeae., p. 286 Description The species of the genus ''Disocactus'' grow as epiphytes or lithophytes and are shrubby, profusely branched, hanging, up to 3 m long. The shoots are ribbed or flattened, 3-angled or flattened, ribbon-like, 3–10&nbs ...
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Epiphyllum Anguliger 2007-10-18 Flowering IMG 4642 EDIT
''Epiphyllum'' (; "upon the leaf" in Greek) is a genus of epiphytic plants in the cactus family (Cactaceae), native to Central America and South America. Common names for these species include climbing cacti, orchid cacti and leaf cacti, though the latter also refers to the genus '' Pereskia''. Description The stems are broad and flat, 1–5 cm broad, 3–5 mm thick, usually with lobed edges. The flowers themselves are large, with diameters ranging from 8 to 16 cm, white through red, with numerous petals. These flowers have notably short, nocturnal antheses, blooming only at night, and wilting at dawn. The fruit is edible, very similar to the pitaya fruit from the closely related genus ''Hylocereus'', though not so large, being only 3–4 cm long. The broad-leaved epiphyllum (''Epiphyllum oxypetalum'') is particularly well known species that bears large, strongly fragrant flowers. Taxonomy It was published by Adrian Hardy Haworth in 1812.Haworth, Adrian Ha ...
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Disocactus Anguliger
''Disocactus anguliger'' (syn. ''Epiphyllum anguliger''), commonly known as the fishbone cactus or zig zag cactus, is a cactus species native to Mexico. The species is commonly grown as an ornamental for its fragrant flowers in the fall. Taxonomy and etymology This species was formerly placed in the genus ''Epiphyllum'' as ''Epiphyllum anguliger''. However, according to recent molecular research, it is actually a species of ''Disocactus''. The specific name derives from the deeply toothed stems (''anguliger'' = "angle bearing"). Description This epiphytic cactus has smooth green skin and extensively branched stems. The primary stems are often woody. Secondary stems are flat and succulent, 20–30 cm long, 3–5 cm wide, and deeply lobed. The lobes are rectangular or slightly rounded. The white or pale yellow flowers bloom nocturnally, exuding a strong, sweet scent; they are 6–20 cm long and 6–7 cm wide. The fruit, 3–4 cm long and 2 cm in ...
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Disocactus Ackermannii
''Disocactus ackermannii'' commonly called red orchid cactus is an epiphytic cactus from tropical forests in the states of Veracruz and Oaxaca, Mexico. In cultivation, it has been confused with ''Disocactus'' × ''jenkinsonii'', a hybrid between '' D. phyllanthoides'' and '' D. speciosus''. Description The stems of ''Disocactus ackermannii'' consist of a short rounded base, about long, followed by longer flattened leaf-like portions, long and wide with wavy edges. The plant branches from the base and arches downwards, being altogether some long. The scarlet flowers have greenish throats and are funnel shaped, or even longer and up to across. The filaments are red but the base is usually greenish. The anthers are pale rose. The style are red. The stigma is purplish. Fertilized flowers are followed by green to brownish red fruits, long and wide. Range and habitat ''Disocactus ackermannii'' is native to the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, Puebla, and Veracruz in southern Mexic ...
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