Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
bracteosa
ID:
900193

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ames & C.Schweinf.) Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 28(4): 306. 1982 [1980 publ. 1982]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000899528



Common Names

  • Bracted Coccineorchis
  • Bracted Lady Orchid
  • Bracted Orchid


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Description

Coccineorchis bracteosa (also called Red Bract Orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to tropical Africa, Australia, and Asia. It is typically found in moist areas, such as wet forests, swamps, and along the banks of streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Coccineorchis bracteosa is used as an ornamental plant and for soil stabilization. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Coccineorchis bracteosa is a small, yellow-green spikelet. The seed is a small, light brown grain. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coccineorchis bracteosa is a perennial orchid that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some sun. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.

Where to Find Coccineorchis bracteosa

Coccineorchis bracteosa is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, and South America.

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-44268: Based on the initial data import
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.
Charles Schweinfurth (1890-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Schweinf.' in the authors string.