Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
alata
ID:
1257904

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sw.) Britton & Rose

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Cactaceae 4: 213. 1923.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001257242

Common Names

  • Pseudorhipsalis alata
  • Pseudorhipsalis
  • Alata

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Description

Pseudorhipsalis alata (also called the winged pseudorhipsalis, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Southeast Asia. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and is characterized by its small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudorhipsalis alata is an epiphytic cactus that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It can also be used as a ground cover or as a border plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pseudorhipsalis alata has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in groups of two to four. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudorhipsalis alata is a cactus that is best grown in dry, well-drained soils in full sun. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Pseudorhipsalis alata

Pseudorhipsalis alata is native to the Caribbean, from Cuba to the Dominican Republic.

Pseudorhipsalis alata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudorhipsalis alata?

Pseudorhipsalis alata

What is the common name of Pseudorhipsalis alata?

Winged Pseudorhipsalis

What type of plant is Pseudorhipsalis alata?

Evergreen shrub

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

Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.