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Epiphyllum hookeri

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Epiphyllum hookeri
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Cactaceae
Subfamily: Cactoideae
Genus: Epiphyllum
Species:
E. hookeri
Binomial name
Epiphyllum hookeri
Haw.[1]

Epiphyllum hookeri is a species of climbing cactus in the Epiphyllum genus. It forms showy white flowers and is native from Mexico through Central America to Venezuela.[1] A perennial, it was introduced to Florida and some West Indian islands.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Epiphyllum hookeri Haw.", Plants of the World Online, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, retrieved 2020-05-15
  2. ^ "Plants Profile for Epiphyllum hookeri (Climbing cactus)".