Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
steenisii
ID:
909989

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 12: 108 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000909324

Common Names

  • Coelogyne Steenisii
  • Steenis' Coelogyne
  • Steenis' Orchid

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Description

Coelogyne steenisii (also called Steenis' Coelogyne, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in India, China, and Southeast Asia. It has a tall, erect stem with two to three leaves. The flowers are white with yellow and purple markings. It grows in moist, shady forests at elevations of up to 2000 metres.

Uses & Benefits

Coelogyne steenisii 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 steenisii is white and has a sweet fragrance. The seed is round and black in color. The seedlings are small and white.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coelogyne steenisii is an epiphytic orchid species native to the Philippines and Indonesia. It can be cultivated in a potting medium of fir bark, perlite, and charcoal. Propagation is done through division of the pseudobulbs or by seed. It requires bright light and high humidity.

Where to Find Coelogyne steenisii

Coelogyne steenisii is native to India, China, and Southeast Asia. It can be found in tropical rainforests at elevations of up to 2,000 meters.

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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