The Genus Rhipsalis

By Daniel Zimmermann

This e-book treats an unusual cactus. It tells us whether or not this genus has spines. It tells us which cactus species is native to Africa and Ceylon. It describes quite a few cacti that are native to Brazil. It tells us which species of Rhipsalis are endangered species. It gives a general description of the genus and gives information on many species.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Release date: Mar 12, 2020
• ISBN: 9781678009601

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The Genus Rhipsalis

The Genus Rhipsalis

By Daniel Zimmermann

General Observations

A common name for species of the genus Rhipsalis is mistletoe cacti. It is the appearance of the plant that inspired the name. Both grow on trees, and imaginative people may believe that their vegetation and fruit resemble one another. However, while mistletoe is a parasitic plant, the species of Rhipsalis are usually epiphytes. Sometimes  the latter  may be lithophytes.

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The stems of most species dangle downward, though some start growing upright but eventually begin to droop. According to Wikipedia, the stems have three main shapes: terete, angular, and flattened.

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The flowers