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Princeton's WordNet
Rhipsalis, genus Rhipsalisnoun
large genus of epiphytic or lithophytic unarmed cacti with usually segmented stems and pendulous branches; flowers are small followed by berrylike fruits
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rhipsalis
Rhipsalis is a genus of epiphytic cacti, which are typically found in rainforests of South America, the Caribbean, and Central America. They are known for their unique, often pendulous growth habit, making them popular as ornamental indoor plants. Unlike most cacti, Rhipsalis species do not have visible spines, instead they have atypical hair-like or bristle-like structures.
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Rhipsalis
Rhipsalis is a genus of epiphytic cacti. They are typically known as mistletoe cacti. The scientific name derives from the Ancient Greek term for wickerwork, referring to the plants' habitus. Rhipsalis is one is part of the tribe Rhipsalideae within the subfamily Cactoideae of the Cactaceae. It is the largest and most widely distributed genus of epiphytic cacti. The genus was described by Joseph Gaertner in 1788. But when he described the plant, he had in fact not realised it was a cactus. Instead, he assumed to have found a new species of Cassytha, a parasitic laurel. Hence, Cassytha is often indicated as a generic synonym for Rhipsalis, although this is not the case, since this generic name had been applied for a completely different genus in a different plant family.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Rhipsalis
rip′sa-lis, n. a genus of Cacti. [Gr. rhips, a mat.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of rhipsalis in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of rhipsalis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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