Status:
valid
Authors:
Elis.George & J.-C.George
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
OrchideenJ. 17: 77 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917213
Common Names
- Alboaurantia Coelogyne
- Coelogyne Alboaurantia
- Alboaurantia Coelogyne
Description
Coelogyne alboaurantia (also called White-orange Coelogyne, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Asia. It is an epiphytic or lithophytic plant, growing to 0.3–1 m (1–3 ft) tall, with linear leaves and small yellow flowers in summer.
Uses & Benefits
Coelogyne alboaurantia is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties, including treating fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Coelogyne alboaurantia has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and have light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Coelogyne alboaurantia is an epiphytic orchid that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation can be done by division or cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist, well-drained potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Coelogyne alboaurantia
Coelogyne alboaurantia is native to India, Myanmar, and Thailand.
Species in the Coelogyne genus
Coelogyne chanii,
Coelogyne renae,
Coelogyne triuncialis,
Coelogyne yiii,
Coelogyne pempahisheyana,
Coelogyne pantlingii,
Coelogyne alvinlokii,
Coelogyne fonstenebrarum,
Coelogyne sudora,
Coelogyne rubrolanata,
Coelogyne sulcata,
Coelogyne acutilabium,
Coelogyne albobrunnea,
Coelogyne albolutea,
Coelogyne anceps,
Coelogyne asperata,
Coelogyne assamica,
Coelogyne barbata,
Coelogyne beccarii,
Coelogyne bicamerata,
Coelogyne bilamellata,
Coelogyne borneensis,
Coelogyne brachygyne,
Coelogyne brachyptera,
Coelogyne breviscapa,
Coelogyne bruneiensis,
Coelogyne brunnea,
Coelogyne buennemeyeri,
Coelogyne calcarata,
Coelogyne calcicola,
Coelogyne caloglossa,
Coelogyne candoonensis,
Coelogyne carinata,
Coelogyne celebensis,
Coelogyne chlorophaea,
Coelogyne chloroptera,
Coelogyne chrysotropis,
Coelogyne clemensii,
Coelogyne compressicaulis,
Coelogyne concinna,
Coelogyne confusa,
Coelogyne contractipetala,
Coelogyne corymbosa,
Coelogyne crassiloba,
Coelogyne craticulilabris,
Coelogyne cristata,
Coelogyne cumingii,
Coelogyne cuprea,
Coelogyne distans,
Coelogyne dulitensis,
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
Elisabeth George: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Elis.George' in the authors string.
Jean-Claude George: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.-C.George' in the authors string.