Status:
valid
Authors:
Schuit. & de Vogel
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
J. Orchideenfr. 10: 225 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000357633
Common Names
- Coelogyne yiii
- Yiii Coelogyne
- Coelogyne
Description
Coelogyne yiii (also called Yiii's Coelogyne, and many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with long, narrow, pointed leaves. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Coelogyne yiii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is drought tolerant and has a long flowering period. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin infections, wounds, and burns.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Coelogyne yiii has white flowers with yellow centers and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Coelogyne yiii is a terrestrial orchid that is easy to propagate. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the plant. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining medium and keep the medium moist. To propagate by division, carefully separate the plant into two or more sections and replant each section in its own pot. Both methods will produce new plants that are identical to the parent plant.
Where to Find Coelogyne yiii
Coelogyne yiii can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Coelogyne yiii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Coelogyne yiii?
Coelogyne yiii
What is the common name of Coelogyne yiii?
Yiii Coelogyne
How tall does Coelogyne yiii grow?
Up to 4.5 feet tall
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,