Rhipsalis paradoxa
Rhipsalis paradoxa
Rhipsalis paradoxa is a species in the genus rhipsalis from the cactus family ( Cactaceae ).
Description
Rhipsalis paradoxa growing as epiphytes in large bunches with richly branched, arching stems of limited growth that branch exclusively akroton. The three - to four -edged, bright green shoots have zigzag, broken edges. The edge portions to 5 centimeters long. The areoles are wooly and without bristles.
The white flowers appear singly near the shoot tips and reach a length of up to 2 centimeters. The spherical fruits are tinged with white or pink.
Distribution, systematics and hazard
The distribution area of rhipsalis paradoxa extends from the northeast to the southeast of Brazil.
The first description as Lepismium paradoxum by Ludwig Georg Karl Pfeiffer was published in 1837. Joseph Salm- Dyck presented the Reifferscheidt - type 1845 in the genus rhipsalis. We distinguish the following sub- types:
- Rhipsalis paradoxa subsp. paradoxa
- Rhipsalis paradoxa subsp. septentrionalis
Rhipsalis paradoxa was in the Red List of Threatened Species IUCN in 2002 as "Least Concern ( LC) ," ie, not compromised classified. The subspecies rhipsalis paradoxa subsp. septentrionalis was in 2002 as " Endangered ( EN ) ', ie at high risk. After the revision of the list in 2013 is the type as "Least Concern ( LC) ," ie, as not done at risk and the subspecies rhipsalis paradoxa subsp. septentrionalis excluded from the list.