Epidendrum falcatum, synonym Coilostylis falcata, is an orchid native to Mexico and Honduras.[1]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Genus: | Epidendrum |
| Species: | E. falcatum
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| Epidendrum falcatum | |
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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
edit- ^ a b c "Epidendrum falcatum Lindl." Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2023-05-28.
- ^ "Epidendrum falcatum Lindl." The International Plant Names Index. Retrieved 2023-05-28.
- ^ 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.