Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , n.s., 19: 466 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000907198
Common Names
- Coelogyne chloroptera
- Green-winged Coelogyne
- Chloroptera Coelogyne
Description
Coelogyne chloroptera (also called Green-winged Coelogyne, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that grows up to 1m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. It typically grows in humid forests and on tree trunks.
Uses & Benefits
Coelogyne chloroptera 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
The flower of Coelogyne chloroptera is small and white. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are slender and have small, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Coelogyne chloroptera is an epiphytic orchid that is best propagated through division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Coelogyne chloroptera
Coelogyne chloroptera is native to the islands of Sulawesi and Halmahera in Indonesia.
Coelogyne chloroptera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Coelogyne chloroptera?
Coelogyne chloroptera
What is the common name of Coelogyne chloroptera?
Green-winged Coelogyne
What is the natural habitat of Coelogyne chloroptera?
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,