Genus

Epiphyllum

Q: What is Epiphyllum?

Epiphyllum is a genus level taxonomy entry identified by the scientific name Epiphyllum.

Auto-generated taxonomy record for Epiphyllum.

Child Taxa

Plants In This Group

Epiphyllum baueri

Epiphyllum baueri Dorsch is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Epiphyllum cartagense

Epiphyllum cartagense (F.A.C.Weber) Britton & Rose is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Epiphyllum chrysocardium

Epiphyllum chrysocardium Alexander is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Epiphyllum grandilobum

Epiphyllum grandilobum (F.A.C.Weber) Britton & Rose is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Epiphyllum hookeri

Epiphyllum hookeri Haw. is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Epiphyllum laui

Epiphyllum laui Kimnach is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Epiphyllum macropterum

Epiphyllum macropterum (Lem.) Britton & Rose is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Epiphyllum oxypetalum

Epiphyllum oxypetalum (DC.) Haw. is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Epiphyllum phyllanthus

Epiphyllum phyllanthus (L.) Haw. is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Epiphyllum pumilum

Epiphyllum pumilum Britton & Rose is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Epiphyllum thomasianum

Epiphyllum thomasianum (K.Schum.) Britton & Rose is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Epiphyllum × bauericardium

Epiphyllum × bauericardium (E.Meier & Mangelsdorff) M.H.J.van der Meer is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Epiphyllum × cupreum

Epiphyllum × cupreum W.Buckley is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Epiphyllum × floribundum

Epiphyllum × floribundum Kimnach is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Epiphyllum × jenkinsonii

Epiphyllum × jenkinsonii G.Don is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Epiphyllum × rollissonii

Epiphyllum × rollissonii T.Moore is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Epiphyllum × splendens

Epiphyllum × splendens H.Jacq. is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Epiphyllum × splendidum

Epiphyllum × splendidum Paxton is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Epiphyllum?

Epiphyllum is a genus-level taxonomy entry identified by the scientific name Epiphyllum.

Which rank is Epiphyllum?

Epiphyllum is shown as a genus in our botanical dictionary.

Which groups sit below Epiphyllum?

Child taxonomy entries include Epiphyllum baueri, Epiphyllum cartagense, Epiphyllum chrysocardium, Epiphyllum grandilobum, Epiphyllum hookeri, Epiphyllum laui, Epiphyllum macropterum, Epiphyllum oxypetalum, Epiphyllum phyllanthus, Epiphyllum pumilum, Epiphyllum thomasianum, Epiphyllum × bauericardium, Epiphyllum × cupreum, Epiphyllum × floribundum, Epiphyllum × jenkinsonii, Epiphyllum × rollissonii, Epiphyllum × splendens, Epiphyllum × splendidum.

Are there plants related to Epiphyllum?

Yes. Related dictionary entries include Epiphyllum baueri, Epiphyllum cartagense, Epiphyllum chrysocardium, Epiphyllum grandilobum.

Is this taxonomy page a care guide?

No. This page explains scientific classification; light, watering, and safety guidance belongs on individual plant pages.

Is Epiphyllum a product category?

No. This is a scientific taxonomy record. Product categories are organized separately around customer search intent.

Why is the Latin name shown?

The Latin scientific name reduces ambiguity between common names across languages and regions.

Where can I see the parent ranks?

The taxonomy card shows the parent ranks of Epiphyllum inside the scientific hierarchy.

Can this page change over time?

Yes. Taxonomy and dictionary content can be updated as botanical data, greenhouse observations, and collection records improve.

Why is this different from a plant detail page?

This page explains a classification node. Individual plant pages contain care notes, collection links, and practical growing information.