Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
falcifolium
ID:
273609

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. : 210 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000272941



Common Names

  • Sickle-Leaved Phymatadium
  • Sickle-Leaved Water-Lily
  • Sickle-Leaved Water-Shield


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Synonyms

  • Phymatidium lopesii Ruschi [unknown]
  • Phymatidium tillandsioides Barb.Rodr. [unknown]

Description

Phymatidium falcifolium (also called Sickle-Leaf Phymatidium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to Central America and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Phymatidium falcifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phymatidium falcifolium is a white or pinkish-white color and is tubular in shape. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and thin with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phymatidium falcifolium is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Division of the rhizomes should be done in spring or early summer. The rhizomes should be divided into sections and replanted in a well-drained potting mix. The plants should be kept moist and in a shady location until established.

Where to Find Phymatidium falcifolium

Phymatidium falcifolium is native to Central America and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Phymatidium falcifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phymatidium falcifolium?

Phymatidium falcifolium

What is the common name of Phymatidium falcifolium?

Falcate-leaved Phymatidium

What is the family of Phymatidium falcifolium?

Acanthaceae

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-155694: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.