Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
gongshanensis
ID:
908748

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Li ex S.C.Chen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Fl. Reipubl. Popularis Sin. 18: 412 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908083

Common Names

  • Coelogyne gongshanensis
  • Gongshan coelogyne
  • Gongshan orchid

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Description

Coelogyne gongshanensis (also called Gongshan Coelogyne, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It grows in clumps up to 1 meter tall and has thin, wiry stems with narrow, pointed leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Coelogyne gongshanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coelogyne gongshanensis has small, white, fragrant flowers that are borne in clusters. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have short, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coelogyne gongshanensis is a tropical orchid that is grown in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 10 through 12. It is propagated by division or by seed. Coelogyne gongshanensis is best suited to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Coelogyne gongshanensis

Coelogyne gongshanensis can be found in parts of China.

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-45069: Based on the initial data import
Sing Chi Chen (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.C.Chen' in the authors string.
Li Heng (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Li' in the authors string.