Genus Schlumbergera (Noun)
Meaning
South American epiphytic or lithophytic cacti.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Schlumbergera is a small genus of South American epiphytic or lithophytic cacti commonly known as Christmas or Thanksgiving cacti.
- The Schlumbergera genus is often confused with the related Hatiora genus due to their similar characteristics.
- Some species of the Schlumbergera genus have been used in the production of hybrids for horticultural purposes.
- The most popular species in the Schlumbergera genus are S. bridgesii, S. buckleyi, and S. truncata.
- The Schlumbergera genus consists of approximately nine species, although some sources may group them differently.