Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
falcibracteum
ID:
495197

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 58: 133 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000494529



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum falcibracteum
  • Falcibracteum Bulbophyllum
  • Falcibracteum Orchid


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Description

Bulbophyllum falcibracteum (also called Sickle-bract Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the genus Bulbophyllum. It is an epiphytic plant, with a rosette of leaves up to 10 cm long. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum falcibracteum is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas. It has attractive foliage and produces small yellow flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum falcibracteum has small, yellow flowers with a white lip. The seeds are round and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum falcibracteum is a tropical epiphytic orchid that is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. The plant should be grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The soil should be well-draining and kept moist but not soggy. Fertilize the plant once a month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum falcibracteum

Bulbophyllum falcibracteum can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Bulbophyllum falcibracteum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum falcibracteum?

Bulbophyllum falcibracteum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum falcibracteum?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

What is the flowering season of Bulbophyllum falcibracteum?

Spring

Species in the Bulbophyllum genus

Bulbophyllum ambatoavense, Bulbophyllum anakbaruppui, Bulbophyllum anisopterum, Bulbophyllum apoense, Bulbophyllum arianeae, Bulbophyllum atrosanguineum, Bulbophyllum auriculatum, Bulbophyllum boudetianum, Bulbophyllum catillus, Bulbophyllum clipeibulbum, Bulbophyllum comberipictum, Bulbophyllum coweniorum, Bulbophyllum danii, Bulbophyllum debrincatiae, Bulbophyllum decurrentilobum, Bulbophyllum filifolium, Bulbophyllum flabellum-veneris, Bulbophyllum foetidilabrum, Bulbophyllum furcatum, Bulbophyllum furcillatum, Bulbophyllum globulosum, Bulbophyllum grotianum, Bulbophyllum ialibuense, Bulbophyllum illecebrum, Bulbophyllum incisilabrum, Bulbophyllum iterans, Bulbophyllum janus, Bulbophyllum labatii, Bulbophyllum lanuginosum, Bulbophyllum lyriforme, Bulbophyllum mystax, Bulbophyllum ochthodes, Bulbophyllum orezii, Bulbophyllum pilosum, Bulbophyllum praetervisum, Bulbophyllum pseudopelma, Bulbophyllum ramulicola, Bulbophyllum reductum, Bulbophyllum rosemarianum, Bulbophyllum scaphiforme, Bulbophyllum simplex, Bulbophyllum sinapis, Bulbophyllum sororculum, Bulbophyllum stenurum, Bulbophyllum subpatulum, Bulbophyllum tectipes, Bulbophyllum trichorhachis, Bulbophyllum tubilabrum, Bulbophyllum turpe, Bulbophyllum uncinatum,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-25846: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.