Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
falcatus
ID:
321995

Status:
valid

Authors:
Linden & Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Hannover) 2: 280 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000321327

Common Names

  • Telipogon Falcatus
  • Falcatus Orchid
  • Falcatus Telipogon

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Synonyms

  • Hofmeisterella falcata (Linden & Rchb.f.) Nauray & A.Galán [unknown]

Description

Telipogon falcatus (also called Falcate Telipogon, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Colombia and Ecuador. It grows in wet montane forests at elevations of 1,400–2,400 m. It has an upright habit and produces yellow and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Telipogon falcatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Telipogon falcatus has small, yellow flowers and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Telipogon falcatus is a species of orchid found in Costa Rica and Panama. It is a terrestrial orchid, growing in wet montane forests at elevations of 1000–2000 m. It is a medium-sized plant, with an erect stem up to 40 cm tall. The leaves are lanceolate, up to 10 cm long. The inflorescence is a raceme of up to 10 flowers, with a white or yellowish-green labellum. The flowers are fragrant. Propagation is by division or seed.

Where to Find Telipogon falcatus

Telipogon falcatus is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is found in humid montane forests at elevations of 1,800-2,500 m.

Telipogon falcatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Telipogon falcatus?

Telipogon falcatus

What is the natural habitat of Telipogon falcatus?

It is found in the cloud forests of Colombia

What is the flowering season of Telipogon falcatus?

It flowers from April to May

Species in the Telipogon genus

Telipogon alberti, Telipogon alegriae, Telipogon ampliflorus, Telipogon andicola, Telipogon antioquianus, Telipogon antonietae, Telipogon ardeltianus, Telipogon ariasii, Telipogon astroglossus, Telipogon asuayanus, Telipogon atropurpurea, Telipogon aureus, Telipogon auriculatus, Telipogon auritus, Telipogon ballesteroi, Telipogon benedicti, Telipogon bergoldii, Telipogon berthae, Telipogon biolleyi, Telipogon boissierianus, Telipogon bowmanii, Telipogon butcheri, Telipogon campoverdei, Telipogon caroliae, Telipogon cascajalensis, Telipogon caucanus, Telipogon chiriquensis, Telipogon christobalensis, Telipogon chrysocrates, Telipogon collantesii, Telipogon costaricensis, Telipogon cuyujensis, Telipogon dalstromii, Telipogon davidsonii, Telipogon dendriticus, Telipogon dodsonii, Telipogon dubius, Telipogon eberhardii, Telipogon ecuadorensis, Telipogon elcimeyae, Telipogon falcatus, Telipogon felinus, Telipogon fritillum, Telipogon frymirei, Telipogon genegeorgei, Telipogon glicensteinii, Telipogon gnomus, Telipogon gracilipes, Telipogon gracilis, Telipogon guacamayensis,

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

Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Jean Jules Linden (1817-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Linden' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:659855-1: Based on the initial data import