Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
motleyi
ID:
909147

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe ex J.J.Wood, D.A.Clayton & C.L.Chan

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Sandakania 11: 38 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908482

Common Names

  • Coelogyne motleyi
  • Motley's Coelogyne
  • Motley's Orchid

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Description

Coelogyne motleyi (also called Motley's Coelogyne, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the genus Coelogyne. It is native to the Himalayas and Southeast Asia, and is found in moist and shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Coelogyne motleyi is a popular ornamental plant. It is used to decorate gardens and homes. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coelogyne motleyi has a white flower with yellow and purple markings. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coelogyne motleyi is an epiphytic orchid that can be grown in a pot or mounted on a slab or tree. It prefers bright, indirect light and a well-draining soil mix. Water the plant regularly, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Propagate by division or by seed.

Where to Find Coelogyne motleyi

Coelogyne motleyi is native to the Himalayas and 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-45163: Based on the initial data import
Robert Allen Rolfe (1855-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rolfe' in the authors string.
Jeffrey James Wood (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Wood' in the authors string.
Chu Lun Chan (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.L.Chan' in the authors string.
Dudley Albert Clayton (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.A.Clayton' in the authors string.