Epiphyllum thomasianum explained

Epiphyllum thomasianum is an epiphytic species of cactus native to Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua and Panamá.^[1]

Description

The vegetative morphology closely resembles Epiphyllum oxypetalum. The flowers differ due to their striking golden stamina.

Systematics

Currently two subspecies are recognised: Epiphyllum thomasianum subsp. costaricense and Epiphyllum thomasianum subsp. thomasianum.^{[2] [3]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Epiphyllum thomasianum (K.Schum.) Britton & Rose | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science.
2. Web site: Epiphyllum thomasianum subsp. costaricense (F.A.C.Weber) Ralf Bauer | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science.
3. Web site: Epiphyllum thomasianum subsp. thomasianum | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science.