Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
hajrae
ID:
908804

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phukan

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 105: 94 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908139

Common Names

  • Coelogyne hajrae
  • Hajra's coelogyne
  • Hajra coelogyne

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Description

Coelogyne hajrae (also called 'Hajra's Coelogyne', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows on trees and rocks in humid, tropical forests. It has long, thin stems and large, white flowers with yellow centers.

Uses & Benefits

Coelogyne hajrae is an orchid species that is often used for its ornamental value in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for its medicinal properties. The leaves of this plant can also be used as fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coelogyne hajrae 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 hajrae 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 hajrae is best suited to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Coelogyne hajrae

Coelogyne hajrae can be found in parts of Southeast Asia.

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-45075: Based on the initial data import
Sandhyajyoti Phukan (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phukan' in the authors string.