Английская Википедия:Aporocactus
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Aporocactus is a genus of cacti in the tribe Hylocereeae native to Mexico. It used to be classified as a subgenus in Disocactus, but according to molecular evidence, it should be excluded from Disocactus and treated as a separate genus.[1][2]
Description
It is an epiphytic genus growing on the branches of trees, but without parasitizing them. Occurs as drooping or creeping stems up to 60 cm with 6 ribs covered with many small spines.
Extant Species
There are two species in the genus Aporocactus:[3]
| Scientific name | Distribution | Image |
|---|---|---|
| A. flagelliformis | Mexico (Hidalgo) | Файл:Disocactus flagelliformis1MABJ.jpg |
| A. martianus | Mexico (Oaxaca) | Файл:Disocactus martianus 362203.jpg |
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