- Source: Aporocactus
Aporocactus is a genus of cacti in the tribe Hylocereeae native to Mexico. It used to be classified as a subgenus in Disocactus, but according to molecular evidence, it should be excluded from Disocactus and treated as a separate genus.
Description
It is an epiphytic genus growing on the branches of trees, but without parasitizing them. Occurs as drooping or creeping stems up to 60 cm with 6 ribs covered with many small spines.
Extant Species
There are two species in the genus Aporocactus:
References
External links
Media related to Aporocactus at Wikimedia Commons
Data related to Aporocactus at Wikispecies
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Aporocactus flagelliformis
- Aporocactus
- Aporocactus martianus
- Hylocereeae
- Rat tail cactus
- Cleistocactus baumannii
- Selenicereus
- List of garden plants in North America
- Taxonomy of the Cactaceae
- Epiphyllum hybrid
