Taxon

Coelogyne lycastoides

 
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Coelogyne lycastoides - The Lycaste-Like Coelogyne
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Common name: The Lycaste-Like Coelogyne
Family: Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae (Orchid)
Distribution: SW Pacific
Habitat: Lowland rainforests, open woodlands, cloud forests; 300-1550m
Life form: Epiphytic
Bloom characteristics: Inflorescence is 9.6-20" long with 2-4 green flowers with a brown and white lip and open almost simultaneously. Flowers are 3" across.
Description: This is a medium to large sized orchid with a green flower. The “lycaste-like” part of its name refers to the way in which the plant grows.
Links: Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia • Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families

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