Weberocereus tunilla explained

Weberocereus tunilla is an epiphytic cactus native to Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Panama. It is the type species of Weberocereus. Its flower emits an unpleasant musky smell after opening and is pollinated by bats. The flowers are an example of flagelliflory.^[1]

Notes and References

1. Tschapka. M.. Helversen. O. von. Barthlott. W.. 1999. Bat pollination of Weberocereus tunilla, an epiphytic rain forest cactus with functional flagelliflory. Plant Biology. en. 1. 5. 554–559. 10.1111/j.1438-8677.1999.tb00783.x. 1438-8677.