Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
buckleyi
ID:
439840

Status:
valid

Authors:
(T.Moore) Tjaden

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
in Natl. Cact. Succ. J. 21: 93. 1966.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000439172

Common Names

  • Schlumbergera buckleyi
  • Buckley's Schlumbergera
  • Buckley's Christmas Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Epiphyllum buckleyi T.Moore [unknown]

Description

Schlumbergera buckleyi (also called Buckley's Schlumbergera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cactaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is an evergreen shrub with a height of up to 3 meters. It has oblong leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Schlumbergera buckleyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as cut flowers for bouquets. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, fever, and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Schlumbergera buckleyi has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schlumbergera buckleyi is an epiphytic cactus that grows up to 30 cm tall. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. Propagation is by stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist and warm until they root.

Where to Find Schlumbergera buckleyi

Schlumbergera buckleyi is native to the tropical rainforests of Brazil.

Schlumbergera buckleyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schlumbergera buckleyi?

Schlumbergera buckleyi

Where is Schlumbergera buckleyi native to?

Central and South America

What type of plant is Schlumbergera buckleyi?

Tropical cactus

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

Thomas Moore (1821-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Moore' in the authors string.
William Louis Tjaden (b.1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tjaden' in the authors string.