Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
tommyi
ID:
910118

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gravend. & P.O'Byrne

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Blumea 44: 310 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000909453

Common Names

  • Coelogyne Tommyi
  • Tommy's Coelogyne
  • Tommy's Orchid

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Description

Coelogyne tommyi (also called Tommy's Coelogyne, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in India, China, and Southeast Asia. It has a short 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 tommyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Coelogyne tommyi 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 tommyi is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is an easy-to-grow species that prefers warm temperatures and bright, indirect light. It can be propagated through division or by seed. When dividing the plant, make sure to use a sharp knife to avoid damaging the roots. Seeds should be sown on a sterile, well-draining medium and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly.

Where to Find Coelogyne tommyi

Coelogyne tommyi is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

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-45306: Based on the initial data import
Peter O'Byrne (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.O'Byrne' in the authors string.
Barbara Gravendeel (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gravend.' in the authors string.