Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
russelliana
ID:
1290067

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) Britton & Rose

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
in Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 16: 261. 1913.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001289405

Common Names

  • Schlumbergera Russelliana
  • Russelliana Christmas Cactus
  • Russelliana Easter Cactus

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Description

Schlumbergera russelliana (also called Russell's Christmas Cactus, among many other common names) is a cactus native to Brazil. It is found in dry, rocky habitats and has a flattened, oval shape with yellow spines. It has yellow flowers and red fruits.

Uses & Benefits

Schlumbergera russelliana is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Schlumbergera russelliana is white, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a diameter of about 1 mm. The seedlings are small, round, and green.

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Where to Find Schlumbergera russelliana

Schlumbergera russelliana is native to Brazil.

Schlumbergera russelliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schlumbergera russelliana?

Schlumbergera russelliana

What is the common name of Schlumbergera russelliana?

Christmas Cactus

What type of plant is Schlumbergera russelliana?

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

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
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.