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Hatiora cylindrica

Hatiora cylindrica Britton & Rose
Hatiora cylindrica
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Hatiora cylindrica is a cactus species in the Cactaceae family, native to eastern Brazil. It is part of the tribe Rhipsalideae within the subfamily Cactoideae. This species can be found in diverse habitats such as moist forests, dunes, and coastal rocks.

Description

Hatiora cylindrica, described by Britton & Rose in 1923, is an epiphytic cactus species native to Brazil. It is distributed across the northeast and southeast regions of the country. This species is adapted to a range of environments, including moist forest, dunes, and coastal rock formations. It belongs to the genus Hatiora and is part of the tribe Rhipsalideae within the Cactoideae subfamily. The species has a global presence outside its native range, likely due to cultivation and trade.

Distribution

BR · Global · Brazil Northeast · Brazil Southeast

Synonyms

Rhipsalis bambusoidesHariota bambusoidesHariota cylindricaHatiora bambusoidesRhipsalis salicornioides var. bambusoidesHatiora salicornioides f. bambusoidesHatiora salicornioides f. cylindricaRhipsalis bambusoidesRhipsalis cylindricaRhipsalis salicornioides var. cylindrica

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