Epiphyllum chrysocardium explained

Epiphyllum chrysocardium (syn.: Selenicereus chrysocardium) is an epiphytic cactus native to Mexico,[1] commonly called fern leaf cactus, golden heart epiphyllum, shark tooth cactus and shark fin cactus.

Taxonomy

It used to be the only species in the genus Chiapasophyllum, in addition to a former inclusion in the genus Selenicereus (commonly referred to as the fishbone, ric-rac or zig-zag cacti), but molecular phylogenetic studies show that it belongs to Epiphyllum.[2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Epiphyllum chrysocardium Alexander. 2021-12-12. Plants of the World Online. Kew Science.
  2. Molecular phylogeny and taxonomy of the genus Disocactus (Cactaceae), based on the DNA sequences of six chloroplast markers. Cruz. Miguel Ángel. Arias. Salvador. 2016. Willdenowia. 1. 10.3372/wi.46.46112. 46. 145–164. 0511-9618. Terrazas. Teresa. free.
  3. A phylogenetic framework for the Hylocereeae (Cactaceae) and implications for the circumscription of the genera. Korotkova. Nadja. Borsch. Thomas. 2017-11-03. Phytotaxa. 1. 10.11646/phytotaxa.327.1.1. 327. 1. 1179-3163. Arias. Salvador.

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