Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
falcipetalum
ID:
495399

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 6: 128 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000494731



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum falcipetalum
  • Sickle-petaled Bulbophyllum
  • Sickle-petaled Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Megaclinium lutescens Rolfe [unknown]
  • Phyllorkis falcipetala Kuntze [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis falcipetala (Lindl.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum falcipetalum (also called Sickle-Petaled Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic plant species in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to the rainforests of Southeast Asia. It has a rosette of narrow, pointed leaves and produces yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum falcipetalum is used as an ornamental plant and in rock gardens. It is also used as a houseplant and in terrariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum falcipetalum has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, rounded leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum falcipetalum can be propagated from division. Divisions should be taken from healthy clumps and planted in a moist potting mix. The plant prefers partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum falcipetalum

Bulbophyllum falcipetalum is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in the wild in the countries of Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela.

Bulbophyllum falcipetalum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum falcipetalum?

Bulbophyllum falcipetalum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum falcipetalum?

Sickle-petaled Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum falcipetalum?

It is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

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-25849: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.