Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
lutea
ID:
1421588

Status:
valid

Authors:
Calvente & Zappi

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
in Molec. Phylogen. Evol. 58: 467. 2011.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001434053

Common Names

  • Schlumbergera lutea
  • Lutea Schlumbergera
  • Lutea Christmas Cactus

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Description

Schlumbergera lutea (also called 'Yellow Christmas Cactus', among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Brazil. It is a shrub-like cactus with many branches and long, thin, cylindrical stems. The stems are usually green with yellow or white spines. It grows in rocky outcrops and dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Schlumbergera lutea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Schlumbergera lutea sub. bradei (Porto & A.Cast.) Calvente & Zappi
Schlumbergera lutea sub. lutea

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Schlumbergera lutea is yellow and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small and black, with a diameter of about 1 mm. The seedlings are small and green.

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Where to Find Schlumbergera lutea

Schlumbergera lutea is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Schlumbergera lutea FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Schlumbergera lutea?

Schlumbergera lutea is native to Brazil.

What is the growth habit of Schlumbergera lutea?

Schlumbergera lutea is an epiphytic cactus with short, thick stems.

What is the flower color of Schlumbergera lutea?

The flowers of Schlumbergera lutea are yellow or orange.

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

Daniela Cristina Zappi (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zappi' in the authors string.
Alice Calvente: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Calvente' in the authors string.