Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
ghatakii
ID:
908676

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.K.Paul, Soumen K.Basu & M.C.Biswas

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 86: 425 (1989 publ. 1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908011

Common Names

  • Ghatakii Coelogyne
  • Coelogyne Ghatakii
  • Crested Orchid

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Description

Coelogyne ghatakii (also called Ghatak's coelogyne, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is an epiphytic orchid with long, thin leaves and small, white flowers that are arranged in a fan-like inflorescence. It grows in humid, shady forests at elevations of up to 1000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Coelogyne ghatakii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coelogyne ghatakii has small, white flowers that are arranged in a panicle-like inflorescence. The flowers are insect-pollinated and produce small, black seeds. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf and a small, white root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coelogyne ghatakii is an evergreen orchid that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered location.

Where to Find Coelogyne ghatakii

Coelogyne ghatakii can be found in India and Nepal.

Coelogyne ghatakii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coelogyne ghatakii?

Coelogyne ghatakii

What is the common name of Coelogyne ghatakii?

Ghatak's Coelogyne

Where is Coelogyne ghatakii native to?

India

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-45061: Based on the initial data import
Soumen Kumar Basu (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soumen K.Basu' in the authors string.
Tapas Kumar Paul (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.K.Paul' in the authors string.
Mantu Charan Biswas (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.C.Biswas' in the authors string.