First record of Rhipsalis oblonga (Cactaceae), a threatened plant species, in Minas Gerais state, Brazil

Abstract

We present the first record of Rhipsalis oblonga in Minas Gerais state, Brazil. This record suggests that this species, having a global rank of Vulnerable, is nevertheless threatened in Minas Gerais with extirpation due to the small area of occupancy that is outside of any conservation unit. We present morphological data for this species and comment on its ecology and distribution.

Keywords

• Forest
• endangered species
• epiphyte
• South Americ