Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
papillosa
ID:
909386

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl. ex Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 4: 238 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908721

Common Names

  • Coelogyne papillosa
  • Papillosa Coelogyne
  • Coelogyne Papillosa

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Description

Coelogyne papillosa (also called Papillose Coelogyne, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has long, oval-shaped leaves and produces fragrant white flowers. It is found in tropical rainforests and humid mountain forests.

Uses & Benefits

Coelogyne papillosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Coelogyne papillosa is a white, fragrant bloom with six petals. The seed is a small, brown capsule. The seedlings are small, with short, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coelogyne papillosa is an epiphytic orchid native to the Philippines. It is a slow-growing species, reaching heights of up to 4 feet (1.2 m). It is best grown in partial shade and in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the clumps, or by planting seeds. It is a hardy species, tolerating temperatures down to 40°F (4°C).

Where to Find Coelogyne papillosa

Coelogyne papillosa is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand.

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-45193: Based on the initial data import
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.