Especially, since the species has been used as parent to many epiphyllum hybrids. The results can also be downloaded as a csv file unicode utf8 encoding. It is a very delightful epiphytic perennial cactus, that forms clumps about 30 cm high with a 60100 cm spread. How to get disocactus ackermannii to bloom home guides. Request pdf molecular phylogeny and taxonomy of the genus disocactus.
Nopalxochia or disocactus phyllanthoides aka deutsche kaiserin x heliocereus disocactus speciosus. Aporocactus, disocactus, epiphyllum, selenicereus incl. Its a heavy bloomer and easily flowered plant that has the very appropriate and descriptive popular name, the red orchid cactus for many years this species has aroused much controversy among horticulturists and botanists alike and it was assigned to the genus. This content was uploaded by our users and we assume good faith they have the permission to share this book. The scarlet flowers have greenish throats and are funnel shaped. Media in category disocactus ackermanniithe following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. Actually, i find it quite daring to determine your plant as disocactus ackermannii based on information on the internet. The plant may have originally been native to southern mexico, but has been spread by cultivation over a long period and can now be found widely through the central americas. Floral symmetry is mostly radial, though some species have flowers slightly zygomorphic and salverform, varying in length from 7. They may begin to grow as rounded or four sided stems, but become flat as they reach away from the base. Disocactus ramulosus pseudorhipsalis ramulosa photo by. May 20 disocactus phyllanthoides this is a spectacular epiphytic cactus, with beautiful pink flowers.
Jul 4, 2015 disocactus ackermannii red orchid cactus is an attractive epiphytic cactus with with green or reddish stems. Your use of this pdf, the bioone complete website, and all posted and. Indoor red flower plant disocactus ackermannii youtube. Request pdf molecular phylogeny and taxonomy of the genus disocactus cactaceae, based on the dna sequences of six chloroplast markers the genus disocactus is native to mexico and central. Grow dry with cool nights from november until buds appear for the best show. The disocactus ackermannii grows in a fernlike manner, arching toward the ground. Apr 01, 2016 the genus disocactus is native to mexico and central america and includes 11 species in four subgenera. Media in category disocactus ackermannii the following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. Kakteen verschiedener gattungen, darunter disocactus, epiphyllum, hatiora. Disocactus ackermannii uhlig kakteen uber 5000 verschiedene. Media in category disocactus the following 2 files are in this category, out of 2 total. Disocactus is a genus of epiphytic cacti in the tribe hylocereeae found in central america, the caribbean and northern south america. Pseudorhipsalis amazonica, disocactus amazonicus, wittiocactus amazonicus purple rhipsalis. Disocactus phyllanthoides, nopalxochia phyllanthoides.
To view publication details for this taxon and related synonyms click here. Disocactus ackermannii online guide to the positive. Disocactus ackermannii on wikimedia commons disocactus ackermannii on disocactus ackermannii description by thomas h. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Phylogenetic reconstruction was carried out with data from dna sequences using the maximum parsimony and bayesian inference criteria to explore the monophyly of the genus, its subgenera and its position. Molecular phylogeny and taxonomy of the genus disocactus. Red orchid cactus epiphyllum ackermannii the famed red orchid cactus with large, gaping, orangered blossoms which open both night and day. A white flowered plant has been named disocactus ackermannii f. In cultivation, it has been confused with disocactus. Once this has finished growing, future cactus segments will begin as plump sections which will mature into flat segments up to 30 inches 75 cm long each.
The stigma lobes on your flowers are white, that rules out the species. Jul 31, 2017 disocactus ackermannii is an epiphytic cactus from tropical forests in the states of veracruz and oaxaca, mexico. Looking up from my greenhouse im pleased to see disocactus flagelliformis rat tail cactus loving life in a characteristally unusual hang spot. Disocactus ackermannii is an epiphytic cactus from tropical forests in the states of veracruz and oaxaca, mexico.
The downloaded pdf file allows printing, but does not permit copying of the. A native of mexico, disocactus ackermannii, commonly known as red orchid cactus, is a flatstemmed cactus notable for its brilliantred flowers, which may be up to 6 inches across. Pdf the tribe hylocereeae are represented by mainly central. Epiphyllum ackermanni, nopalxochia ackermanni, phyllocactus weingartii, phyllocactus ackermanni, cactus ackermannii, cereus ackermanni.
It produces red flowers that are sweetly scented throughout the flowering period. This is one of the original varieties from which many hybrids have been made. Disocactus x hybridus ackermannii is a slowgrowing, multistemmed plant with an established root system. Since the harvest localities are far from zaachila, the concheros spend an entire week looking for. The mother plant had grown so big and last year the stems were damaged eaten by snails and slugs. Disocactus ackermannii is an epiphytic cactus from tropical forests in the states of veracruz and. The stems of disocactus ackermannii consist of a short rounded base, about 1018 cm 47 in long, followed by longer flattened leaflike portions, 1075 cm 430 in long and 57 cm 23 in wide with wavy edges. Oct 18, 2015 this large red disocactus ackermannii is one of the very first orchid cacti that we have. On may 15, 2005, zapyon from cologne, germany wrote. Pdf a phylogenetic framework for the hylocereeae cactaceae. Epiphyllum hybrid ackermannii hybridus has a medium bloom with vibrant orangered,flat and triangular growth,a strong grower and an excellent bloomer, been around a long time so a very stable grower,few if any setbacks after blooming. Disocactus ackermannii branches out from the base with more and more long flattened stems.
When you visit a tropical cacti garden and see them at truly enormous statures it makes you feel. The genus disocactus is native to mexico and central america and includes 11 species. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about disocactus species disocactus macranthus supplied by member gardeners in the plantfiles database at daves garden. The systematic significance of floral morphology, nectaries. The genus disocactus is native to mexico and central america and includes 11 species in four subgenera. To view a chart comparing alternate taxonomy click here. They are actually without leaves, but are basically long flimsy two ribbed cactus stems growing ones segment at a time. Disocactus species, orchid cactus, strap cactus disocactus. However it is the hybrids that are sought after, larger flowers being the main attraction.
Disocactus phyllanthoides, nopalxochia phyllanthoides, phyllocactus phyllanthoides family. Nopalxochia ackermannii wurde im jahre 1824 durch george a ckermann in. Disocactus ackermannii red orchid cactus orchid cactus. During the years i had planted few stems and these are from one of the cuttings that now has been mature and it is bearing many blooms. It is a flatstemmed cactus notable for its brilliantred flowers, which may be up to 15 cm across. With the majority of species occurring in central america and southern mexico, however some extend into northern south america and even onto the caribbean islands.
A free pdf archive of this work is available and may be downloaded at cactus. Full size picture of orchid cactus, strap cactus disocactus. Epiphyllum ackermannii, cactus ackermanii, cereus ackermanii, phyllocactus ackermannii, nopalxochia ackermanii, phyllocactus weingartii, nopalxochia conzattianum. Disocactus phyllanthoides nopalxochia phyllanthoides one of the most attractive epiphytic cactus is disocactus phyllanthoides is originally from south america and mexico and is is an epiphytic cactus. The plant branches from the base and arches downwards, being altogether some 1 m 3 ft long. Molecular phylogeny and taxonomy of the genus disocactus bioone. It grows well in light shade and is suitable for hanging basket. A free pdf archive of this work is available and may be downloaded at.
Orchid cactus disocactus ackermannii kiyanti2008s weblog. Stems begin as round bases that grow to 7 inches 18 cm long. It should not be confused with discocactus, which is a different genus. After visiting the hot south i feel a bit ridiculous collecting cacti and succulents in the way i do. Disocactus ackermannii, the socalled red orchid cactus is native of mexico. Nov 03, 2009 disocactus species, orchid cactus, strap cactus disocactus ackermannii by smashedcactus nov 3, 2009 3. Ralf bauer is an accepted name this name is the accepted name of a species in the genus disocactus family cactaceae. The plant grows into a spray formation with curved stems, and give the appearance of a cactus growing like a fern. Disocactus is a genus consisting of mainly epiphytic, though sometimes lithophytic, species that grow in tropical jungles rather than deserts. Certain species of disocactus have persisted cultivation for over 100 years and have been passed down by aunts and grandmothers for generations. Disocactus x hybridus ackermannii epiphyllum orchid. Cactaceae pond lily cactus, deutsche kaiserin, origin. All epiphyllum are fully rooted plants, not cuttings.
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