Rhipsalis
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For the algae, see Halimeda. "Mistletoe cactus" redirects here. This may also mean specifically Rhipsalis baccifera or generally other Rhipsalideae; it is not to be confused with Cactus mistletoe.
Rhipsalis is a genus of epiphytic flowering plants in the cactus family, typically known as mistletoe cacti. They are found in parts of Central America, the Caribbean and northern regions of South America. They also inhabit isolated locations in Africa and Asia, and are the only cactus group naturally occurring in the Old World. This is the largest and most widely distributed genus of epiphytic cacti[1] (those which live on other plants without damaging them).
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Rhipsalis | |
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Flowering Rhipsalis cereuscula | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Order: | Caryophyllales |
Family: | Cactaceae |
Subfamily: | Cactoideae |
Tribe: | Rhipsalideae |
Genus: | Rhipsalis Gaertn. |
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Numerous, see text | |
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The scientific name Rhipsalis derives from the Ancient Greek term for wickerwork,[2][3] referring to the plants' morphology.