Epidendrum falcatum

Epidendrum falcatum, synonym Coilostylis falcata, is an orchid native to Mexico and Honduras.[1]

Epidendrum falcatum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Genus: Epidendrum
Species:
E. falcatum
Binomial name
Epidendrum falcatum
Synonyms[1]
  • Coilostylis falcata (Lindl.) Withner & P.A.Harding
  • Epidendrum lactiflorum A.Rich. & Galeotti
  • Epidendrum parkinsonianum var. falcatum (Lindl.)

The thick, lanceolate leaves are long and unusually pendent, growing up to 30 cm from a reduced pseudobulb The large, snow-white flowers grow from a shorter flower spike in overhanging tufts of no more than three flowers. These flowers are fragrant at night. They bloom in late spring.

It was first described by John Lindley in 1840.[2] It was transferred from Epidendrum to Coilostylis by Withner and Harding in 2004,[3] but this is not accepted by Plants of the World Online.[1]

References
  1. "Epidendrum falcatum Lindl." Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2023-05-28.
  2. "Epidendrum falcatum Lindl." The International Plant Names Index. Retrieved 2023-05-28.
  3. Withner, C. A. & Harding, P. A. (2004). Cattleyas and Their Relatives. The Debatable Epidendrums. Timber Press.
  • Rhodehamel, W. A. (2004). Epidendrum parkinsonianum: a lanky epiphyte for hobbyists with plenty of space., Orchids.
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