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Epiphyllum thomasianum


Common Name(s):
Synonym(s): Phyllocactus thomasianus, Epiphyllum macropterus, Phyllocactus macropterus, Marniera macroptera
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Subfamily: Cactoideae
Tribe: Hylocereeae
Distribution: Costa rica : Guatemala : Nicaragua : Panama : Mexico (Central America, North America)
Habit: Angled
Flower: WhiteEncounterability: Rare
Species Notes: E. thomasianum is very similar in appearance to E. oxypetalum. The stem growth is more or less indistinguishable. The buds of E. thomasianum are said to be more of a reddish color though I haven't been able to compare this trait side by side. The stamens of E. thomasianum are golden-yellow and stand out against the white petals dramatically compared to the white stamens which are nearly invisible on E. oxypetalum. Finally, there is litter or no scent on E. thomasianum flowers while E. oxypetalum has a strong fragrance.
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Epiphyllum thomasianum
E. thomasianum
Picture taken at: Mattslandscape Nursery

Photographer: Matt Cheney

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Epiphyllum thomasianum
E. thomasianum
Picture taken at: Steve Pincott's Private Collection

Photographer: Steve Pincott

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Epiphyllum thomasianum
E. thomasianum
Picture taken at: Steve Pincott's Private Collection

Photographer: Steve Pincott

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Epiphyllum thomasianum
E. thomasianum
Picture taken at: Steve Pincott's Private Collection

Photographer: Steve Pincott

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Epiphyllum thomasianum
E. thomasianum
Picture taken at: Habitat in Nicaragua

Photographer: Leland Smith
Epiphyllum thomasianum
E. thomasianum
Picture taken at: Habitat in Nicaragua

Photographer: Leland Smith
Epiphyllum thomasianum
E. thomasianum
Picture taken at: Private Collection

Photographer: Ralph Mangelsdorff

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