Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
fonstenebrarum
ID:
808894

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.O'Byrne

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Malayan Orchid Rev. 34: 50 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808228

Common Names

  • Fonste's Coelogyne
  • Fonste Coelogyne
  • Fonste's Orchid

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Description

Coelogyne fonstenebrarum (also called Fonstenebra's Coelogyne, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with a spreading habit. It is native to Southeast Asia, from India to Indonesia and south to the Philippines. It prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soils in full sun to part shade.

Uses & Benefits

Coelogyne fonstenebrarum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in perfumery and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coelogyne fonstenebrarum has small white flowers with three petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coelogyne fonstenebrarum is a perennial evergreen orchid that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Coelogyne fonstenebrarum

Coelogyne fonstenebrarum can be found in Southeast Asia.

Coelogyne fonstenebrarum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coelogyne fonstenebrarum?

Coelogyne fonstenebrarum

What is the common name of Coelogyne fonstenebrarum?

Fonstenebrarum Coelogyne

What is the natural habitat of Coelogyne fonstenebrarum?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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-346464: Based on the initial data import
Peter O'Byrne (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.O'Byrne' in the authors string.