Rhipsalidopsis rosea
Rhipsalidopsis rosea (Lagerh.) Britton & Rose
Rhipsalidopsis rosea is a species in the Cactaceae family, originally described by Britton & Rose in 1923. It was transferred to the genus Rhipsalidopsis from its original classification by Lagerh.
Description
Rhipsalidopsis rosea (Lagerh.) Britton & Rose is a member of the Cactaceae family, commonly known as the cactus family. This species was first published in 1923 by Britton and Rose, who reclassified it into the genus Rhipsalidopsis. The genus Rhipsalidopsis includes epiphytic and epilithic cacti, often characterized by their trailing or pendulous growth habit. Rhipsalidopsis rosea is native to tropical regions and is distinguished by its specific morphological features, such as its stems and flowers. The species is part of a group of cacti that have adapted to grow in humid, shaded environments, often on trees or rocks.
Synonyms
Hatiora rosea f. remanensRhipsalis roseaHatiora roseaRhipsalidopsis rosea var. remanensRhipsalidopsis rosea var. riograndensisSchlumbergera rosea



