Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
chlorophaea
ID:
907852

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 10: 17 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000907187

Common Names

  • Coelogyne chlorophaea
  • Green-flowered Coelogyne
  • Chlorophaea Coelogyne

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Description

Coelogyne chlorophaea (also called Green-flowered Coelogyne, among many other common names) is an evergreen orchid native to Southeast Asia. It grows in a variety of habitats, from tropical forests to open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Coelogyne chlorophaea is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant, and its flowers can be used as a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coelogyne chlorophaea has white flowers with yellow anthers and a long, curved style. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coelogyne chlorophaea is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is best grown in well-drained, acidic soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagate by seed or cuttings. It is also possible to propagate by layering.

Where to Find Coelogyne chlorophaea

Coelogyne chlorophaea is native to the islands of Sulawesi and Halmahera in Indonesia.

Coelogyne chlorophaea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coelogyne chlorophaea?

Coelogyne chlorophaea

What is the common name of Coelogyne chlorophaea?

Green-flowered Coelogyne

What is the natural habitat of Coelogyne chlorophaea?

Tropical rainforests

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-44982: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.