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
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.
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 Coccineorchis genus
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,