Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
calcicola
ID:
907731

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kerr

Source:
wcs

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
J. Siam Soc., Nat. Hist. Suppl. 9: 233 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000907066

Common Names

  • Coelogyne calcicola
  • Calcicola Coelogyne
  • Coelogyne Calcicola

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Description

Coelogyne calcicola (also called Calcareous Coelogyne, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and produces clusters of fragrant white flowers. It prefers humid, shady habitats and is commonly found in rainforests and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Coelogyne calcicola is used as an ornamental plant, for timber and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coelogyne calcicola has white flowers with yellow centers and dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coelogyne calcicola can be propagated by division or by seeds. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division is the easiest and quickest method of propagation. The clumps should be divided in spring or early summer and replanted in the same soil mix as the parent plant.

Where to Find Coelogyne calcicola

Coelogyne calcicola is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

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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