Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
assamica
ID:
907472

Status:
valid

Authors:
Linden & Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Berliner Allg. Gartenzeitung 1857: 403 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000906807

Common Names

  • Coelogyne assamica
  • Assam Coelogyne
  • Assam Coelogyne Orchid

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Description

Coelogyne assamica (also called Assam Coelogyne, among many other common names) is an evergreen orchid native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. It has a tufted growth habit with narrow, linear leaves that are typically green in color. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and is often found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Coelogyne assamica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak. It is also used to make baskets and other crafts.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coelogyne assamica has white, star-shaped flowers and small, black seeds. Its seedlings are thin and have a light green hue.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coelogyne assamica is a terrestrial orchid that grows in clumps. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can also be propagated from rhizomes. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soils, and is tolerant of drought and heat. It is commonly used as an ornamental plant.

Where to Find Coelogyne assamica

Coelogyne assamica is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-44946: Based on the initial data import
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.