Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
calcarata
ID:
907708

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 10: 104 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000907043

Common Names

  • Coelogyne Calcarata
  • Calcarata Coelogyne
  • Coelogyne of Calcarata

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Description

Coelogyne calcarata (also called Spurred Coelogyne, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China. It is a terrestrial orchid with a single, upright, unbranched stem and a single, large, leathery leaf. It grows in moist, shady forests at elevations of 800-2,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Coelogyne calcarata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control. The plant is known for its ability to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coelogyne calcarata has white flowers with yellow centers and long, narrow seed pods. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and delicate, with long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coelogyne calcarata is a tropical, evergreen, epiphytic orchid that is native to Brunei. 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 calcarata

Coelogyne calcarata is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

Coelogyne calcarata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coelogyne calcarata?

Coelogyne calcarata

What is the common name of Coelogyne calcarata?

Spur-winged Coelogyne

Where is Coelogyne calcarata native to?

India, Nepal, and Bhutan

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,

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