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'''''Epiphyllum''''' | '''''Epiphyllum''''', {{IPAc-en|ˌ|ɛ|p|ᵻ|ˈ|f|ɪ|l|əm}};<ref>''Sunset Western Garden Book,'' 1995:606–607</ref> from [[Ancient Greek]] ἐπι- (''epi-''), meaning "upon", and φύλλον (''phúllon''), meaning "leaf", is a [[genus]] of [[epiphyte|epiphytic]] [[plant]]s 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]]''. | ||
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Epiphyllum, Template:IPAc-en;[1] from Ancient Greek ἐπι- (epi-), meaning "upon", and φύλλον (phúllon), meaning "leaf", 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,Script error: No such module "Unsubst". white through red,[2] with numerous petals. These flowers have notably short, nocturnal antheses, blooming only at night, and wilting at dawn.[3] 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.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
The broad-leaved epiphyllum (Epiphyllum oxypetalum) is particularly well known species that bears large, strongly fragrant flowers.[4]
Taxonomy
It was published by Adrian Hardy Haworth in 1812.[5][6] The type species is Epiphyllum phyllanthus (L.) Haw.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[7]
Species
Template:As of, Plants of the World Online accepts 10 species:[8]
| Image | Scientific name | Distribution |
|---|---|---|
| File:Epiphyllum baueri.jpg | Epiphyllum baueri Dorsch | Colombia, Panama |
| Epiphyllum cartagense (F.A.C.Weber) Britton & Rose | Costa Rica, Panama | |
| File:Selenicereus chrysocardium flowers.jpg | Epiphyllum chrysocardium Alexander | Mexico |
| Epiphyllum grandilobum (F.A.C.Weber) Britton & Rose | Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama | |
| File:Night queen flower1.JPG | Epiphyllum hookeri Haw. | Mexico, Central America, Venezuela; introduced to Florida |
| File:Epiphyllum laui2LAU.jpg | Epiphyllum laui Kimnach | Mexico |
| File:Anandashayanam poov5.JPG | Epiphyllum oxypetalum (DC.) Haw. | Belize, Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico |
| File:Epiphyllum phyllanthus in Blüte.jpg | Epiphyllum phyllanthus (L.) Haw. | Mexico to Venezuela then south to Argentina |
| File:Epiphyllum pumilum flower 3.jpg | Epiphyllum pumilum Britton & Rose | Guatemala, Mexico |
| File:Epiphyllum thomasianum (as Phyllocactus thomasianus) 1.41.jpg | Epiphyllum thomasianum (K.Schum.) Britton & Rose | Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Nicaragua |
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Formerly placed here
- Disocactus crenatus (Lindl.) M.Á.Cruz & S.Arias (as Epiphyllum crenatum (Lindl.) G.Don)
- Disocactus lepidocarpus (F.A.C.Weber) M.Á.Cruz & S.Arias (as Epiphyllum lepidocarpum (F.A.C.Weber) Britton & Rose)
- Disocactus phyllanthoides (DC.) Barthlott (as E. phyllanthoides (DC.) Sweet[9])
Cultivation
The plants known as epiphyllum hybrids, epiphyllums or just epis, which are widely grown for their flowers, are artificial hybrids of species within the tribe Hylocereeae, particularly species of Disocactus. In spite of the common name, the involvement of Epiphyllum species as parents of Epiphyllum hybrids is unconfirmed.[10][11]
References
External links
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- Epi Species (GotEpis.com), a comprehensive list of genera of epiphytic cacti.
- ↑ Sunset Western Garden Book, 1995:606–607
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- ↑ Haworth, Adrian Hardy. (1812). Synopsis plantarum succulentarum :cum descriptionibus, synonymis, locis, observationibus anglicanis, culturaque (p. 197). Typis R. Taylor et Socii. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/10003997
- ↑ Missouri Botanical Garden. (n.d.-j). Epiphyllum Haw. Tropicos. Retrieved January 27, 2025, from https://www.tropicos.org/name/40004308
- ↑ Epiphyllum Haw. (n.d.). International Plant Names Index. Retrieved January 27, 2025, from https://www.ipni.org/n/30002688-2
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