Rhipsalis

Contains 2 accepted taxa overall.

Characteristics

Rhipsalis Gaertn.
RHIPSALIS
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Classification

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CARYOPHYLLALES
Rhipsalis

Citation

RHIPSALIS Gaertner, Fruct. Sem. Pl. 1: 137, t. 28. 1788, nom. cons. vs. Hariota Adanson 1763.
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TYPE: Rhipsalis cassutha Gaertner

Species

Scientific Name Common Name Herbarium Specimens Status Photos
Rhipsalis baccifera MISTLETOE CACTUS Native Endangered-State
Rhipsalis cereuscula CORAL CACTUS Not Native

[Family identification key]

1.  Stems monomorphic, the segments cylindrical or slightly winged and usually glabrate; flowers rotate
1.  Stems heteromorphic, the basal segements cylindrical, the distal ones shorter, cylindrical or clavate and usually pilose; flowers campanulate or funnelform