Disocactus
Encyclopedia
Disocactus is genus
of epiphytic
cacti
from Mexico
to South America
. It should not be confused with Discocactus
, which is another genus.
Disocactus often includes Pseudorhipsalis
as well.
Genus
In biology, a genus is a low-level taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms, which is an example of definition by genus and differentia...
of epiphytic
Epiphyte
An epiphyte is a plant that grows upon another plant non-parasitically or sometimes upon some other object , derives its moisture and nutrients from the air and rain and sometimes from debris accumulating around it, and is found in the temperate zone and in the...
cacti
Cactus
A cactus is a member of the plant family Cactaceae. Their distinctive appearance is a result of adaptations to conserve water in dry and/or hot environments. In most species, the stem has evolved to become photosynthetic and succulent, while the leaves have evolved into spines...
from Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
to South America
South America
South America is a continent situated in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. The continent is also considered a subcontinent of the Americas. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east...
. It should not be confused with Discocactus
Discocactus
Discocactus is a genus of tropical cactus. The name comes from the ancient Greek "diskos" because of its shape. Discocactus plants are endemic to southern Brazil, eastern Bolivia, and northern Paraguay. These species are in the risk of extinction in the wild.The plants have a slightly flattened...
, which is another genus.
Synonymy
- Aporocactus Lem.
- Aporocereus FricAlberto Vojtech FricAlberto Vojtěch Frič was a famous Czech botanist, ethnographer, writer and explorer. He undertook 8 voyages to America, discovered, described and catalogued many species of cactus....
& Kreuz. (orth. var.) - Bonifazia Standl. & Steyerm.
- Chiapasia BrittonNathaniel Lord BrittonNathaniel Lord Britton was an American botanist and taxonomist who founded the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx, New York. Britton was born in New Dorp in Staten Island, New York...
& RoseJoseph Nelson RoseJoseph Nelson Rose was an American botanist. He was born in Union County, Indiana. His father died serving during the Civil War when Joseph Rose was a young boy. He later graduated from high school in Liberty, Indiana.... - Disisocactus KunzeKunzeKunz, Künz, or Kunze may refer to:*Alfred Kunz , American murdered Catholic priest*Alfred Kunz , Canadian composer and conductor*Andreas Kunz , German skier*Anita Kunz , Canadian artist and illustrator...
(orth. var.) - Disocereus FricAlberto Vojtech FricAlberto Vojtěch Frič was a famous Czech botanist, ethnographer, writer and explorer. He undertook 8 voyages to America, discovered, described and catalogued many species of cactus....
& Kreuz. (orth. var.) - Lobeira Alexander
- Mediocereus FricAlberto Vojtech FricAlberto Vojtěch Frič was a famous Czech botanist, ethnographer, writer and explorer. He undertook 8 voyages to America, discovered, described and catalogued many species of cactus....
& Kreuz. (orth. var.) - Nopalxochia BrittonNathaniel Lord BrittonNathaniel Lord Britton was an American botanist and taxonomist who founded the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx, New York. Britton was born in New Dorp in Staten Island, New York...
& RoseJoseph Nelson RoseJoseph Nelson Rose was an American botanist. He was born in Union County, Indiana. His father died serving during the Civil War when Joseph Rose was a young boy. He later graduated from high school in Liberty, Indiana.... - Pseudonopalxochia Backeb.
- Trochilocactus Linding.
- Wittia K.Schum.
- Wittiocactus Rauschert
Disocactus often includes Pseudorhipsalis
Pseudorhipsalis
Pseudorhipsalis is genus of cacti. This genus is often included in Disocactus....
as well.