Taxon

Coelogyne viscosa

 
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Coelogyne viscosa - The Sticky Coelogyne
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Common name: The Sticky Coelogyne
Family: Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae (Orchid)
Synonym: Coelogyne graminifolia
Distribution: Sikkim to China (S Yunnan) and Peninsular Malaysia
Habitat: Evergreen lowland and montane forests; 700-1500m
Life form: Lithophytic
Bloom Time (northern hemisphere): November to June; peaks in January and February
Bloom characteristics: Inflorescence is 4-6" long with 2-4 white flowers which open simultaneously. Flower is 1.6" across.
Fragrance: Musty
Pollination syndrome: Bee (Apis cerana cerana), food deception
Description: This medium sized orchid has grassy foliage which can hide its flowers when very dense.
Links: Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia • Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families • Research Gate

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