Rhipsalis baccifera (J.S.Muell.) Stearn

  • Filed As

    Cactaceae
    Rhipsalis cf. baccifera (J.S.Muell.) Stearn

  • Collector(s)

    M. J. Jansen-Jacobs 1951 with E. M. Nic Lughadha, B. J. H. ter Welle, D. Gopaul, 03 Oct 1989

  • Location

    Guyana. Gunn's Essequibo River.

  • Habitat

    Forest along river.

  • Description

    Epiphyte, pendent fro trunk of tree. Hypanthium greenish yellow in flower. Petals colourless translucent. Stamens and carpels white. Young fruits yellowish green, tinged red with black persistant styles. Phenology of specimen: Fruit.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 645569

    Occurrence ID: e93108df-cc3f-43b2-a6e7-ee3d090b986b

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Guyana

  • Locality

    Gunn's Essequibo River

  • Elevation

    Alt. 240 - 260 m. (787 - 853 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    1.65, -58.63

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Alt. 240 m - 260 m
Epiphyte, pendant from trunk of tree. Hypanthium
greenish yellow in flower. Petals colourless
translucent. Stamens and carpels white. Young fruits
yellowish green, tinged red with black persistant
styles.
M.J. Jansen-Jacobs
E.M. Nie Lughadha
B.J.H. ter Welle
D. Gopaul
nr 1951
3 Oct 1989
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