''Epiphyllum baueri'' is an

epiphytic An epiphyte is a plant or plant-like organism that grows on the surface of another plant and derives its moisture and nutrients from the air, rain, water (in marine environments) or from debris accumulating around it. The plants on which epiphyt ...

species of

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native to Colombia and Panama. It is found up to 250 m in altitude in subtropical and tropical moist lowland forest. The assessment of the

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concludes, that this species status is data deficient.

Etymology

It is named after Dr. Ralf Bauer.''Epiphyllum'' Society of America. (n.d.). Founders’ Award. Retrieved June 11, 2023, from https://www.epiphyllums.org/founders Epiphyllum baueri 1.jpg Epiphyllum baueri 2.jpg

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* * Night-blooming plants baueri Epiphytes Flora of Southern America Flora of Colombia Flora of Panama {{Cactus-stub