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Pseudorhipsalis ramulosa (Salm-Dyck) Barthlott
| Family Name: | Cactaceae |
| Synonyms: | Rhipsalis angustissima, Rhipsalis coriacea, Rhipsalis leiophloea |
| Common Name: | Red Rhipsalis, Pseudorhipsalis |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Succulent Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Irregular |
Biogeography
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Epiphytic cactus with a trailing growth habit, reaching up to 0.5-1 m long. |
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| Foliage | This species does not produce foliage. The leaf-like structures are actually modified stems. |
| Stems | Flattened, winged stems have a scalloped edge. They are purplish red to green. |
| Flowers | Small, white flowers are star-shaped. |
| Fruit | White, round berries line the stem margins at regular intervals. |
| Cultivation | This plant requires semi-shade and high humidity to grow. |
| Etymology | The genus Pseudorhipsalis means false and Wickerwork-like, which refers to the slender twining stems. The specific epithet ramulosa means very twiggy, which refer to the stem. |
Landscaping Features
| Landscaping | It is a shrubby succulent, branching freely with flat reddish tapeworm-stem, which makes this plant suitable for landscaping. It is great for hanging basket or as a specimen. |
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| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Fruits |
| Landscape Uses | Indoor Plant, Container Planting, Suitable for Hanging Baskets |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting (Herbaceous) |
Non - Foliar and Storage
| Stem Type & Modification | Pseudostem |
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Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
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| Flower Grouping | Solitary |
| Flower Location | Cauliflorous |
| Flower Symmetry | Radial |
| Individual Flower Shape | Stellate / Star-shaped |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | White |
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| Mature Fruit Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Fruit Classification | Simple Fruit |
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Others
| Master ID | 30850 |
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| Species ID | 5220 |
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