The genus Rhipsalidopsis Britton & Rose

Origin of the name:

-opsis: indicates a resemblance.

The name was given related to some species having similarities to the genus Rhipsalis.

 

First Description:

Britton, N. L. & Rose, J. N. (1923): The Cactaceae. Descriptions and illustrations of plants of the cactus family 4: 209.

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Synonyms:

Epiphyllopsis A. Berger

Berger, A. (1929): Kakteen: 97.