Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 12: 107 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000907347
Common Names
- Coelogyne contractipetala
- Contractipetala Coelogyne
- Coelogyne Contractipetala Orchid
Description
Coelogyne contractipetala (also called Contracted-petal Coelogyne, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to India, Myanmar, and Thailand. It grows in humid, tropical forests, often on the trunks of trees.
Uses & Benefits
Coelogyne contractipetala is a species of orchid that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Coelogyne contractipetala is white and fragrant, with a single spike of flowers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Coelogyne contractipetala is an evergreen orchid native to Southeast Asia. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some sun.
Where to Find Coelogyne contractipetala
Coelogyne contractipetala is native to the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It can be found in nurseries and online retailers that specialize in tropical plants.
Coelogyne contractipetala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Coelogyne contractipetala?
Coelogyne contractipetala
What is the common name of Coelogyne contractipetala?
Contractile-petaled coelogyne
What type of plant is Coelogyne contractipetala?
Orchid
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,