Coelogyne filiformis

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Common name: Golden Chain Orchid, Thread-Like Coelogyne, Thread-Like Dendrochilum

Family: Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae (Orchid)

Synonym: Dendrochilum filiforme

Distribution: Philippines

Habitat: Luzon Island; 2180-7380ft (665-2250m)

Life form: Epiphytic

Bloom Time (northern hemisphere): June to October; February; peak bloom in July

Bloom characteristics: Pendulous inflorescence is up to 24" (60 cm) long with up to 100 yellow flowers which grow in two rows. Flowers are .25" (5 mm) across.

Fragrance: Citrus

Description: This miniature to small sized orchid is one of the most common dendrochilums in cultivation. Its small size and long, dainty flowers make it an elegant plant.

Links: Dendrochilum.com • Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia • Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families

1: Greenhouse 12: Warm Growing Orchid House (GH12) • Accession: 2009-1628*A • Provenance: From a cultivated plant not of known wild origin
2: Greenhouse 12: Warm Growing Orchid House (GH12) • Accession: 2009-1628*B • Provenance: From a cultivated plant not of known wild origin
3: Greenhouse 12: Warm Growing Orchid House (GH12) • Accession: 2009-1628*C • Provenance: From a cultivated plant not of known wild origin
4: Greenhouse 12: Warm Growing Orchid House (GH12) • Accession: 2009-1628*F • Provenance: From a cultivated plant not of known wild origin
5: Greenhouse 12: Warm Growing Orchid House (GH12) • Accession: 2009-1628*G • Provenance: From a cultivated plant not of known wild origin
6: Greenhouse 12: Warm Growing Orchid House (GH12) • Accession: 2009-1628*H • Provenance: From a cultivated plant not of known wild origin
7: Greenhouse 12: Warm Growing Orchid House (GH12) • Accession: 2009-1628*I • Provenance: From a cultivated plant not of known wild origin
8: Greenhouse 12: Warm Growing Orchid House (GH12) • Accession: 2009-1628*J • Provenance: From a cultivated plant not of known wild origin

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Coelogyne filiformis

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