Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
breviscapa
ID:
907657

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Fol. Orchid. 5: 4 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000906992

Common Names

  • Coelogyne breviscapa
  • Breviscapa Orchid
  • Short-Spiked Orchid

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Description

Coelogyne breviscapa (also called 'Short-spiked Coelogyne', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia. It grows in moist areas, such as wetlands, swamps, and along the edges of streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Coelogyne breviscapa is used as an ornamental plant, for soil erosion control, and for its fragrant essential oils used in perfumes and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Coelogyne breviscapa is a small, yellow flower with a sweet scent. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coelogyne breviscapa is a tropical, evergreen, epiphytic orchid that is native to Vietnam. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods require warm temperatures and bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Coelogyne breviscapa

Coelogyne breviscapa is native to Southeast Asia, from India to Indonesia. It is found in tropical forests, at elevations of up to 1,500 m (4,900 ft). It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.

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-44964: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.