Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
nitida
ID:
909219

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 5: 837. 1890 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908554

Common Names

  • Coelogyne nitida
  • Nitida Coelogyne
  • Nitida

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Description

Coelogyne nitida (also called Shiny 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 nitida is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in landscaping and as a ground cover in areas where other grasses may not be able to grow.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coelogyne nitida has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coelogyne nitida is an evergreen orchid that can be propagated by division or tissue culture. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 10-12.

Where to Find Coelogyne nitida

Coelogyne nitida is native to the Himalayas and parts of Southeast Asia.

Coelogyne nitida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coelogyne nitida?

Coelogyne nitida

What is the common name of Coelogyne nitida?

Shining Coelogyne

What is the natural habitat of Coelogyne nitida?

Moist tropical 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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