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Coelogyne
flexuosa
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Common name:
The Bent Raceme Coelogyne
Family:
Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae (Orchid)
Distribution:
E Jawa to Lesser Sunda Is (Bali)
Habitat:
Lower montane forests; 2950-4920ft (900-1500m)
Life form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Time (northern hemisphere):
February to May
Bloom characteristics:
Inflorescence is 8-15" (20.3-38.1 cm) long with 14-18 (35.6-45.7 cm) white flowers that all open simultaneously. Flowers are 1" (2.5 cm) across.
Fragrance:
Sweet
Description:
This is a medium sized orchid with lovely sprays of small white flowers.
Links:
Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia
•
Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
Locations
1:
Greenhouse 12: Warm Growing Orchid House
(GH12)
• Accession: 2015-1307*A • Provenance: From a cultivated plant not of known wild origin
2:
Greenhouse 12: Warm Growing Orchid House
(GH12)
• Accession: 2015-1307*B • Provenance: From a cultivated plant not of known wild origin
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