Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
chanii
ID:
358287

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gravend. & de Vogel

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Blumea 47: 425 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000357619

Common Names

  • Coelogyne chanii
  • Chanii Coelogyne
  • Coelogyne

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Description

Coelogyne chanii (also called Chani's Coelogyne, and many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with long, narrow, pointed leaves. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Coelogyne chanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coelogyne chanii has white flowers with yellow centers and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coelogyne chanii is a terrestrial orchid that is easy to propagate. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the plant. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining medium and keep the medium moist. To propagate by division, carefully separate the plant into two or more sections and replant each section in its own pot. Both methods will produce new plants that are identical to the parent plant.

Where to Find Coelogyne chanii

Coelogyne chanii can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Coelogyne chanii FAQ

What are the optimal growing conditions for Coelogyne chanii?

Coelogyne chanii prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

What is the typical lifespan of Coelogyne chanii?

Coelogyne chanii typically lives for two to three years.

What type of soil is best for Coelogyne chanii?

Coelogyne chanii prefers moist, well-drained soil.

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-233593: Based on the initial data import
Eduard Ferdinand de Vogel (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Vogel' in the authors string.
Barbara Gravendeel (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gravend.' in the authors string.