Status:
valid
Authors:
Rolfe
Source:
wcs
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1908: 414 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000906659
Common Names
- Albolutea Sea Oats
- Albolutea Oats
- Albolutea
Description
Coelogyne albolutea (also called White-Tipped Coelogyne, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has a tufted habit and narrow, linear leaves. It grows in shady, moist areas and is tolerant of humidity and poor soils.
Uses & Benefits
Coelogyne albolutea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Coelogyne albolutea has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and upright with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Coelogyne albolutea is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated by division. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of climates, but is best suited for USDA hardiness zones 10-11. It is best to water deeply and infrequently, and fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Coelogyne albolutea
Coelogyne albolutea is found in India and Sri Lanka.
Coelogyne albolutea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Coelogyne Albolutea?
Coelogyne albolutea
What is the common name of Coelogyne Albolutea?
White orchid
What is the natural habitat of Coelogyne Albolutea?
Tropical forests
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,