Aporocactus is a genus of cacti in the tribe Hylocereeae native to Mexico. It used to be classified as a subgenus in Disocactus, but according to molecular evidence, it should be excluded from Disocactus and treated as a separate genus.
Description It is an epiphytic genus growing on the branches of trees, but without parasitizing them. Occurs as drooping or creeping stems up to 60 cm with 6 ribs covered with many small spines.
Extant Species There are two species in the genus Aporocactus: Scientific name Distribution ImageA. flagelliformis Mexico (Hidalgo) A. martianus Mexico (Oaxaca)
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