Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cruciforme
ID:
358658

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vell.) Miq.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
in Bull. Sci. Phys. Nat. Néerl.: 49. 1838.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000357990

Common Names

  • Lepismium cruciforme
  • Cruciforme Lepismium
  • Lepismium cruciformis

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Synonyms

  • Lepismium duprei C.F.Först. [unknown]
  • Lepismium anceps (F.A.C.Weber) Borg [unknown]
  • Rhipsalis cavernosa G.Lindb. ex K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Lepismium commune Pfeiff. [unknown]
  • Lepismium knightii Pfeiff. [unknown]
  • Lepismium ramosissimum Lem. [unknown]
  • Lepismium tenue Pfeiff. [unknown]
  • Lepismium vollii Backeb. [unknown]
  • Lepismium myosurus (Salm-Dyck ex DC.) Pfeiff. [unknown]
  • Rhipsalis mittleri C.F.Först. [unknown]
  • Rhipsalis macropogon K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Rhipsalis myosurus C.F.Först. [unknown]
  • Rhipsalis myosurus K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Rhipsalis knightii (Pfeiff.) C.F.Först. [unknown]
  • Rhipsalis cruciformis (Vell.) A.Cast. [unknown]
  • Rhipsalis radicans F.A.C.Weber [unknown]
  • Rhipsalis squamulosa K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Lepismium cavernosum G.Lindb. [unknown]
  • Rhipsalis brevibarbis K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Rhipsalis ensiformis F.A.C.Weber [unknown]
  • Lepismium floribundum Süpplie [unknown]
  • Cactus cruciformis Vell. [unknown]
  • Cereus cruciformis (Arrab.) Steud. [unknown]
  • Cereus elegans Pfeiff. [unknown]
  • Cereus knightii Parm. ex Pfeiff. [unknown]
  • Cereus myosurus Salm-Dyck ex DC. [unknown]
  • Cereus squamulosus Salm-Dyck ex DC. [unknown]
  • Cereus tenuis DC. [unknown]
  • Cereus tenuispinus Haw. [unknown]
  • Hariota cruciformis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hariota knightii (Pfeiff.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hariota knightii tenuispinis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hariota ramosissima (Lem.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hariota squamulosa (K.Schum.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Rhipsalis ramosissima (Lem.) K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Lepismium cruciforme anceps (F.A.C.Weber) Supplie [unknown]
  • Rhipsalis anceps F.A.C.Weber [unknown]
  • Lepismium cruciforme myosurus (Salm-Dyck ex DC.) Supplie [unknown]
  • Lepismium cruciforme vollii (Backeb.) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Lepismium cruciforme anceps (F.A.C.Weber) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Lepismium cruciforme cavernosum (G.Lindb.) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Lepismium cruciforme knightii (Pfeiff.) Boom [unknown]
  • Lepismium cruciforme myosurus (Salm-Dyck ex DC.) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Lepismium radicans Vöcht. [unknown]
  • Rhipsalis radicans anceps F.A.C.Weber [unknown]
  • Rhipsalis radicans ensiformis F.A.C.Weber [unknown]
  • Rhipsalis radicans rosea F.A.C.Weber [unknown]
  • Rhipsalis vollii Backeb. [unknown]
  • Cactus cruciformis Arrab. [unknown]

Description

Lepismium cruciforme (also called Cross-Shaped Lepismium, among many other common names) is a succulent species native to Brazil. It has a shrubby growth habit and is covered with white spines. It grows in dry, rocky areas and can be found in open woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Lepismium cruciforme is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal medicines. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lepismium cruciforme has small, white flowers with three petals. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepismium cruciforme is a succulent that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. To propagate, take a stem cutting with at least two leaves and allow it to dry out for a few days. Then, plant the cutting in a pot with well-draining soil and keep it in a warm, bright spot. Water the cutting regularly, but don't overwater it. The cutting should take root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Lepismium cruciforme

Lepismium cruciforme is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Lepismium cruciforme FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepismium cruciforme?

Lepismium cruciforme

What type of plant is Lepismium cruciforme?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Lepismium cruciforme?

Moist forests in tropical Africa

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,

References

Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
José Mariano de Conceição Vellozo (1742-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vell.' in the authors string.