Rhipsalis pachyptera

Rhipsalis pachyptera belongs to the genus Rhipsalis within the Cactaceae family. This species is distributed across southeastern and southern Brazil, as well as in French Guiana and Guyana. The species was formally described in 1836 by the botanist Pfeiff. It is part of a group of epiphytic or lithophytic cacti that are often found in tropical and subtropical regions. Rhipsalis species are known for their slender, often pendulous stems and are commonly cultivated as ornamental plants.