Rhipsalis (from either Greek, "wickerwork") occurs as genus of epiphytic, mostly spineless cacti.

A genus is witnessed widely within Central America, parts of the Carribbean & a great part of northern and central South America. 1 particular species, Rhipsalis baccifera (mistletoe cactus), is also discovered throughout a zero in the New World, but likewise inside Africa, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, India and Nepal. Many theories develop been advanced to show you a dispersion of Rhipsalis baccifera. One of the two indicate migratory birds having brought a coinage to the Old World. Another theory suggests that it was carried to the Old Globe as a substitute for mistletoe when you took Christmas.

Synonymy
A below genera use at times been brought into synonymousness by using Rhipsalis: Cassytha Mill. Erythrorhipsalis A.Berger Hariota Adans. Lymanbensonia Kimnach