Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
hookeri
ID:
670855

Status:
valid

Authors:
Haw.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
in Philos. Mag. Ann. Chem. 6: 108. 1829.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000670187

Common Names

  • Hooker's Epiphyllum
  • Hooker's Orchid Cactus
  • Hooker's Leaf Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Cereus hookeri (Haw.) Pfeiff. [unknown]
  • Epiphyllum phyllanthus hookeri (Haw.) Kimnach [unknown]
  • Epiphyllum phyllanthus hookeri (Haw.) U.Guzmán [unknown]
  • Phyllocactus hookeri (Haw.) Salm-Dyck [unknown]
  • Phyllocactus hookeri (Haw.) Walp. [unknown]

Description

Epiphyllum hookeri (also called Orchid Cactus, among many other common names) is a cactus with flat stems and white flowers. It is native to Mexico and is typically found in dry, open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Epiphyllum hookeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments including arthritis, osteoporosis, and impotence.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Epiphyllum hookeri sub. columbiense (F.A.C.Weber) Ralf Bauer
Epiphyllum hookeri sub. guatemalense (Britton & Rose) Ralf Bauer
Epiphyllum hookeri sub. pittieri (F.A.C.Weber) Ralf Bauer
Epiphyllum hookeri sub. hookeri

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epiphyllum hookeri has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epiphyllum hookeri is a tropical cactus that can be grown in a container or in the ground. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered when the soil is dry. Propagation is done by stem cuttings or division of the plant.

Where to Find Epiphyllum hookeri

Epiphyllum hookeri is native to Mexico and Central America.

Epiphyllum hookeri FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Epiphyllum hookeri?

Epiphyllum hookeri prefers temperatures between 60-75 degrees Fahrenheit.

How much light does Epiphyllum hookeri need?

Epiphyllum hookeri needs bright, indirect light.

How often should I water Epiphyllum hookeri?

Epiphyllum hookeri should be watered when the soil is dry to the touch.

Species in the Cactaceae family

Acanthocalycium glaucum, Acanthocalycium spiniflorum, Acanthocalycium thionanthum, Acanthocalycium leucanthum, Acanthocalycium rhodotrichum, Acanthocalycium klimpelianum, Acanthocereus chiapensis, Acanthocereus tetragonus, Acanthocereus guatemalensis, Acanthocereus maculatus, Acanthocereus canoensis, Acanthocereus castellae, Acanthocereus cuixmalensis, Acanthocereus fosterianus, Acanthocereus haackeanus, Acanthocereus hesperius, Acanthocereus hirschtianus, Acanthocereus macdougallii, Acanthocereus oaxacensis, Acanthocereus paradoxus, Acanthocereus rosei, Acanthocereus tepalcatepecanus, Acanthocereus atropurpureus, Acharagma aguirreanum, Acharagma roseanum, Airampoa albisaetacens, Airampoa armata, Airampoa ayrampo, Airampoa boliviensis, Airampoa cedergreniana, Airampoa chilensis, Airampoa corrugata, Airampoa erectoclada, Airampoa ianthinantha, Airampoa microdisca, Airampoa minuscula, Airampoa orurensis, Airampoa panellana, Airampoa picardoi, Airampoa silvestris, Airampoa tilcarensis, Aporepiphyllum freiburgensis, Aporocactus flagelliformis, Aporocactus martianus, Aporocactus moennighoffii, Aporocactus knebelii, Aporoheliocereus smithianus, Ariocarpus agavoides, Ariocarpus bravoanus, Ariocarpus drabi,