Disocactus speciosus (Cav.) Barthlott [as Cactus speciosissimus Desf.]
cited name:
Cactus speciosissimus Desf.

F. Mordant De Launay, J.L.A. Loiseleur-Deslongchamps, Herbier général de l’amateur, vol. 5: t. 351 (1817-1827) [P. Bessa]

drawing: P. Bessa
engraving:

family: Cactaceae
subfamily: Cactoideae
tribe: Cacteae
subtribe:

epithet cited: speciosissimus,-a,-um
epithet recognized: speciosus,-a,-um

Illustration contributed by:
Natural History Museum, London

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Synonyms:

1. Cactus speciosissimus Desf.
2. Cereus speciosissimus (Desf.) DC.
3. Disocactus speciosus (Heese) Barthlott
4. Epiphyllum speciosum (Cav.) Haw.