Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
prasina
ID:
909587

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 32: 326 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908922

Common Names

  • Coelogyne prasina
  • Prasina Coelogyne
  • Coelogyne Prasina

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Description

Coelogyne prasina (also called Green Coelogyne, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to India and Sri Lanka. It is a small, evergreen, epiphytic orchid with pseudobulbs up to 4 cm tall and 1 cm in diameter. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, often in moist and shady places.

Uses & Benefits

Coelogyne prasina 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 prasina 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 prasina is an epiphytic orchid that is native to Southeast Asia. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed. Division should be done in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and will germinate in 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Coelogyne prasina

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

Coelogyne prasina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coelogyne prasina?

Coelogyne prasina

What is the natural habitat of Coelogyne prasina?

Tropical and subtropical forests of Southeast Asia

What is the size of Coelogyne prasina?

Up to 40 cm in height

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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