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Lepismium

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Lepismium
Lepismium cruciforme var. anceps
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Cactaceae
Subfamily: Cactoideae
Tribe: Rhipsalideae
Genus: Lepismium
Pfeiff.
Synonyms[1]
  • Acanthorhipsalis (K.Schum.) Britton & Rose
  • Nothorhipsalis Doweld
  • Ophiorhipsalis (K.Schum.) Doweld

Lepismium is a genus of mostly epiphytic cacti, with seven species. They are found in tropical South America.

Species

Species accepted by the Plants of the World Online as of February 2021:[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Lepismium". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. 2021. Retrieved 25 February 2021.