Epiphyllum pumilum

Epiphyllum pumilum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Cactaceae
Subfamily: Cactoideae
Genus: Epiphyllum
Species:
E. pumilum
Binomial name
Epiphyllum pumilum
Britton & Rose
Synonyms[2]
  • Phyllocactus pumilus (Britton & Rose) Vaupel
  • Epiphyllum caudatum Britton & Rose
  • Phyllocactus caudatus (Britton & Rose) Vaupel

Epiphyllum pumilum is a cactus species native to Mexico and Guatemala. The species is commonly grown as an ornamental for its beautiful, fragrant flowers in the summer.

  1. ^ Arias, S. & Gómez-Hinostrosa, C. 2017. Epiphyllum pumilum (amended version of 2013 assessment). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2017: e.T152261A121465632. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T152261A121465632.en. Accessed on 11 June 2023.
  2. ^ "Epiphyllum pumilum Britton & Rose". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 25 June 2023.