Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
falcipetalum
ID:
939793

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 599 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000939131



Common Names

  • Dendrobium Falcipetalum
  • Dendrobium Fal-Cipetalum
  • Dendrobium Fal-Cipetalum


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Description

Dendrobium falcipetalum (also called 'Sickle-petal Dendrobium', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It has short, cylindrical pseudobulbs, thin, lanceolate leaves, and small, fragrant flowers. It grows in humid forests at elevations of up to 1500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrobium falcipetalum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a long flowering period and is easy to care for. It can also be used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating digestive issues and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendrobium falcipetalum is white with a yellow labellum and a long spur. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium falcipetalum is an epiphytic orchid that can be grown in containers or mounted on a slab of wood. It prefers a well-draining, slightly acidic soil and bright, indirect light. Propagation is by division or by seed. Division should be done in spring or summer when the plant is actively growing. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Dendrobium falcipetalum

Dendrobium falcipetalum is native to India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Species in the Dendrobium genus

Dendrobium archipelagense, Dendrobium contextum, Dendrobium farinatum, Dendrobium fusciflorum, Dendrobium limpidum, Dendrobium numaldeorii, Dendrobium parnatanum, Dendrobium protractum, Dendrobium pseudorarum, Dendrobium racieanum, Dendrobium sidikalangense, Dendrobium sleumeri, Dendrobium speckmaieri, Dendrobium stellare, Dendrobium suzukii, Dendrobium tampangii, Dendrobium trantuanii, Dendrobium crassilabium, Dendrobium ianthinum, Dendrobium lanuginosum, Dendrobium sutiknoi, Dendrobium bifurcatum, Dendrobium brillianum, Dendrobium eymanum, Dendrobium flebiliflorum, Dendrobium paragnomus, Dendrobium sibuyanense, Dendrobium spenceanum, Dendrobium spinuliferum, Dendrobium stipiticola, Dendrobium trankimianum, Dendrobium vietnamense, Dendrobium bicolense, Dendrobium chapaense, Dendrobium cymbicallum, Dendrobium davaoense, Dendrobium heokhuii, Dendrobium ochthochilum, Dendrobium optimuspatruus, Dendrobium pleasancium, Dendrobium reginanivis, Dendrobium rickscottianum, Dendrobium roseosparsum, Dendrobium vogelsangii, Dendrobium cowenii, Dendrobium arunachalense, Dendrobium jiajiangense, Dendrobium wangliangii, Dendrobium ravanii, Dendrobium niveobarbatum,

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-57739: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.