Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
ovalis
ID:
909308

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 24(Misc.): 91 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908643



Common Names

  • Coelogyne Ovalis
  • Oval Coelogyne
  • Oval Orchid


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Description

Coelogyne ovalis (also called Oval Coelogyne, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has long, oval-shaped leaves and produces fragrant white flowers. It is found in tropical rainforests and humid mountain forests.

Uses & Benefits

Coelogyne ovalis is used as a decorative plant, for erosion control, and as a forage crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Coelogyne ovalis is a large, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, light-brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, light-green grass-like plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coelogyne ovalis is an evergreen orchid that can be propagated by division or tissue culture. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 10-12.

Where to Find Coelogyne ovalis

Coelogyne ovalis is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

Coelogyne ovalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coelogyne ovalis?

Coelogyne ovalis

What is the common name of Coelogyne ovalis?

Oval orchid

What is the natural habitat of Coelogyne ovalis?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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-45183: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.