Rhipsalis baccifera

Botanical Description

Rhipsalis baccifera is a leafless, succulent, epiphytic plant with green, hanging stems that can be between 1 - 4 metres long. Although a member of the cactus family, it has a very different appearance and is usually spine-free[ 423 Title Desert Tropicals Publication Author Website http://www.desert-tropicals.com/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description The main focus of the site is succulent plants, but it also contains information on a wide range of other species. Usually at least one good photograph, plus basic information about the plant and its cultivation. , 1987 Title The Cactus Family Publication Author Anderson E.F. Publisher Timber Press; Portland, Oregon Year 2001 ISBN 0-88192-498-9 Description An excellent work, giving botanical descriptions of virtually all the cacti, together with their range (but not their habitats) and sometimes also a photo. it also contains a long chapter detailing the many uses of cacti and another on cultivation.. , K Title Plants for a Future Author Ken Fern Description Notes from observations, tasting etc at Plants For A Future and on field trips. ]. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food and a medicine. It is often grown as an ornamental. Rhipsalis baccifera is an extremely widespread species and is usually abundant where it occurs. Even though it may be exposed to threats in some areas, none of them are significant to the overall status of the species. The plant is classified as 'Least Concern' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2017)[ 338 Title IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Publication Author Website http://www.iucnredlist.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat. ].