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.[citation needed]

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

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  1. ^ a b c "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.