Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
houlletianum
ID:
358649

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lem.) Barthlott

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
in Bradleya 5: 99. 1987.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000357981

Common Names

  • Lepismium houlletianum
  • Houlletianum Lepismium
  • Lepismium houlletianus

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Synonyms

  • Nothorhipsalis houlletiana (Lem.) Doweld [unknown]
  • Rhipsalis houlletiana Lem. [unknown]
  • Rhipsalis houlletii Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Acanthorhipsalis houlletiana (Lem.) Volgin [unknown]
  • Hariota houlletiana (Lem.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hatiora houlletiana (Lem.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Lepismium houlletianum (also called Houllet's 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 houlletianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lepismium houlletianum for. regnellii (G.Lindb.) Barthlott & N.P.Taylor
Lepismium houlletianum for. houlletianum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lepismium houlletianum 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 houlletianum 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 houlletianum

Lepismium houlletianum can be found in the deserts of South America

Lepismium houlletianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepismium houlletianum?

Lepismium houlletianum

What type of plant is Lepismium houlletianum?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Lepismium houlletianum?

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

Charles Antoine Lemaire (1800-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lem.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Barthlott (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barthlott' in the authors string.