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epi·phyl·lum
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Princeton's WordNet
epiphyllum, orchid cactusnoun
any cactus of the genus Epiphyllum having flattened jointed irregularly branching stems and showy tubular flowers
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epiphyllumnoun
A cactus of the genus Epiphyllum.
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epiphyllum
Epiphyllum is a genus of epiphytic plants in the cactus family, commonly known as orchid cacti. These plants usually have flattened, leaf-like stems and produce large, showy flowers primarily at night. They are native to Central America and are often grown as houseplants for their attractive appearance and ease of care.
Webster Dictionary
Epiphyllumnoun
a genus of cactaceous plants having flattened, jointed stems, and petals united in a tube. The flowers are very showy, and several species are in cultivation
Etymology: [NL.]
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Epiphyllum
Epiphyllum is a genus of 19 species of epiphytic plants in the cactus family, native to Central America. Common names for these species include orchid cacti and leaf cacti, though the latter also refers to the genus Pereskia. The stems are broad and flat, 1–5 cm broad, 3–5 mm thick, usually with lobed edges. The flowers are large, 8–16 cm diameter, white to red, with numerous petals. The fruit is edible, very similar to the pitaya fruit from the closely related genus Hylocereus, though not so large, being only 3–4 cm long. The broad-leaved epiphyllum is particularly well-known. It bears large, strongly fragrant flowers that bloom for a single night only. Epiphyllum species are added to some versions of the hallucinogenic drink ayahuasca. The plants known as epiphyllum hybrids, epiphyllums or just epis, which are widely grown for their flowers, are artificial hybrids of species within the tribe Hylocereeae, particularly species of Disocactus, Pseudorhipsalis and Selenicereus. In spite of the common name, Epiphyllum species are less often involved.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of epiphyllum in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of epiphyllum in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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