Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
mooreana
ID:
909129

Status:
valid

Authors:
hort. ex Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1907: 129 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908464

Common Names

  • Coelogyne mooreana
  • Moore's Coelogyne
  • Moore's Orchid

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Description

Coelogyne mooreana (also called Moore's Coelogyne, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Southeast Asia. It has a clump-forming growth habit and is characterized by its green leaves and white flowers. It is found in forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Coelogyne mooreana is a popular ornamental plant. It is used to decorate gardens and homes. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coelogyne mooreana has a white flower with yellow and purple markings. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coelogyne mooreana is an epiphytic orchid that can be grown in a pot or mounted on a slab or tree. It prefers bright, indirect light and a well-draining soil mix. Water the plant regularly, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Propagate by division or by seed.

Where to Find Coelogyne mooreana

Coelogyne mooreana is native to the Himalayas and parts of Southeast Asia.

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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