Disocactus anguliger

Botanical Description

Disocactus anguliger is a succulent, evergreen shrub. The leaf-like lateral stems are flattened and lance-shaped, up to 100cm long and around 4 - 8cm wide[ 1987 Title The Cactus Family Publication Author Anderson E.F. Publisher Timber Press; Portland, Oregon Year 2001 ISBN 0-88192-498-9 Description An excellent work, giving botanical descriptions of virtually all the cacti, together with their range (but not their habitats) and sometimes also a photo. it also contains a long chapter detailing the many uses of cacti and another on cultivation.. ]. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food. It is often grown as an ornamental. Disocactus anguliger is widespread and locally abundant. Although there are threats caused by changes in habitat as a result of increased frequency of fires and the conversion of forested areas to grazing areas for cattle, these are not significant. The plant is classified as 'Least Concern' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2017)[ 338 Title IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Publication Author Website http://www.iucnredlist.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat. ].