Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lumbricoides
ID:
358661

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lem.) Barthlott

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
in Bradleya 5: 99. 1987.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000357993

Common Names

  • Lepismium lumbricoides
  • Lumbricoides Lepismium
  • Lepismium lumbricoideum

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Synonyms

  • Rhipsalis lumbricoides (Lem.) Lem. [unknown]
  • Cereus lumbricoides Lem. [unknown]
  • Hariota lumbricalis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ophiorhipsalis lumbricoides (Lem.) Doweld [unknown]

Description

Lepismium lumbricoides (also called Worm-Like 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 lumbricoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal medicines. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lepismium lumbricoides for. aculeatum (F.A.C.Weber) Barthlott & N.P.Taylor
Lepismium lumbricoides for. lumbricoides

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lepismium lumbricoides 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 lumbricoides 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 lumbricoides

Lepismium lumbricoides can be found in the deserts of South America

Lepismium lumbricoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepismium lumbricoides?

Lepismium lumbricoides

What type of plant is Lepismium lumbricoides?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Lepismium lumbricoides?

Moist forests in tropical Africa

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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.