Weberocereus imitans (Weberocereus imitans)
Description
Weberocereus imitans is a species in the genus Weberocereus of the cactus family (Cactaceae). The specific epithet is derived from the Latin verb imitari for 'imitate' and refers to the similarity of the shoots with the species Epiphyllum anguliger Weberocereus imitans grows epiphytic , is initially ascending and later becomes more or less prostrate or pendulous. Numerous aerial roots are formed on the richly branched shoots . The main drives are up to 90 centimeters long. The side shoots branch off at a 45-degree angle from the main gears. The grass green shoots are flattened at their base and above. Their edges are deeply lobed, with the indentations between the lobes are 10 to 15 inches long. The little-solicited areoles, which are on the shoots, sit at the lowest point of the indentations and are carried by a small scale. Thorns are usually missing. Occasionally, however, one to three straight, needle-like thorns are formed, which are 2 to 4 millimeters long. The bell-shaped to funnel-shaped, light cream-white flowers are 6 to 7 inches long and appear near the shoot tips. The pericarpell is covered with wool and a few thorns. The elongated to egg-shaped, initially bronze-green fruits later turn red. They have a length of up to 3.7 centimeters. Her flesh is white.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Class: Magnoliopsida
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Order: Caryophyllales
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Family: Cactaceae
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Genus: Weberocereus
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