Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
naja
ID:
909179

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 11: 93 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908514

Common Names

  • Coelogyne naja
  • Naja Coelogyne
  • Naja

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Description

Coelogyne naja (also called Naja coelogyne, among many other common names) is an orchid native to India. It has long, thin stems with long, narrow leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade and is tolerant of drought and heat.

Uses & Benefits

Coelogyne naja is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coelogyne naja has white flowers with yellowish-green sepals and petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are initially small and delicate, growing to a height of about 30 cm.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coelogyne naja can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn. Plants should be grown in a semi-shaded position in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Coelogyne naja

Coelogyne naja is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests and along riverbanks.

Coelogyne naja FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coelogyne naja?

Coelogyne naja

What is the common name of Coelogyne naja?

Naja Coelogyne

What is the natural habitat of Coelogyne naja?

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,

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