Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
eprica
ID:
439846

Status:
valid

Authors:
Süpplie

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Schlumbergera Direct. Spec. Hybr.: [4]. 2004.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000439178

Common Names

  • Schlumbergera eprica
  • Eprica Schlumbergera
  • Eprica Christmas Cactus

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Description

Schlumbergera eprica (also called Easter cactus, among many other common names) is a perennial cactus native to Brazil. It has small, pink flowers and small, oval leaves. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as rainforests and tropical woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Schlumbergera eprica 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 eprica 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 eprica 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 eprica

Schlumbergera eprica can be found in the tropical rainforests of Brazil.

Schlumbergera eprica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schlumbergera eprica?

Schlumbergera eprica

Where is Schlumbergera eprica native to?

Central and South America

What type of plant is Schlumbergera eprica?

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

Frank Süpplie: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Süpplie' in the authors string.