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Rhipsalis crispata

Rhipsalis crispata (Haw.) Pfeiff.
Rhipsalis crispata
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Rhipsalis crispata is a species in the Cactaceae family, originally described in 1836 by Pfeiff. It is native to Brazil, with a distribution covering the Northeast, Southeast, and South regions. The species has also been reported globally in other locations.

Description

Rhipsalis crispata (Haw.) Pfeiff. is a member of the Cactaceae family and is part of the Rhipsalis genus. It is indigenous to several regions in Brazil, including the Northeast, Southeast, and South. The species was first published in 1836. Outside of its native range, Rhipsalis crispata has been documented in other parts of the world, indicating a broader global presence.

Distribution

BR · Global · Brazil Northeast · Brazil Southeast · Brazil South

Synonyms

Rhipsalis crispaCactus torquatusCereus crispatusEpiphyllum crispatumHariota crispataRhipsalis rhombea var. crispata

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