Schlumbergera

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Definition

Noun: 1. A genus of cacti: Schlumbergera is a genus of flowering plants in the cactus family (Cactaceae). These plants are native to the coastal mountains of southeastern Brazil. 2. Growth habit: They are typically epiphytic (growing on trees) or lithophytic (growing on rocks), unlike many desert cacti. 3. Common name: Plants in this genus are popularly known as holiday cacti, such as the Christmas cactus or Thanksgiving cactus, due to their flowering period in late autumn and winter.

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The Schlumbergera on my windowsill is starting to bloom.
    • She collects different species of Schlumbergera for their vibrant flowers.
    • True desert cacti require different care than a forest-dwelling Schlumbergera.
Advanced Usage
  • In botanical classification: The genus name is always capitalized and italicized in scientific writing.
    • The study focused on the pollination biology of Schlumbergera truncata.
Variants and Related Words
  • Holiday cactus (n): A common name for plants in the genus.
    • My holiday cactus, a Schlumbergera, blooms every November.
  • Christmas cactus (n): A common name often used for hybrids.
  • Thanksgiving cactus (n): A common name for .
  • Zygocactus (n): An older, synonym genus name sometimes still used for these plants.
Synonyms
  • Holiday cactus: (common name)
  • Crab cactus: (common name, referring to the shape of the stem segments)
Related Terms (Contextual)
  • Epiphyte (n): A plant that grows on another plant non-parasitically.
    • As an epiphyte, the Schlumbergera absorbs moisture from the air.
  • Lithophyte (n): A plant that grows on rocks.
  • Cactaceae (n): The botanical family name for cacti, to which belongs.
Noun
  1. South American epiphytic or lithophytic cacti

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