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

References

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External links

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