Epiphyllum phyllanthus, commonly known as the climbing cactus, is a species of epiphytic cacti. It has no leaves, instead having stems that photosynthesise. It is thought to be pollinated by hawkmoths, as the flowers only open at night and produce a strong fragrance.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Epiphyllum phyllanthus being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Epiphyllum hookeri
- Pfeiffera monacantha
- Rhipsalis pachyptera
- Selenicereus undatus
- Disocactus anguliger
- Rhipsalis elliptica
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Caryophyllales
- Family
- Cactaceae
- Genus
- Epiphyllum
- Species
- Epiphyllum phyllanthus
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