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Common name: The Graceful Coelogyne, The Graceful Dendrochilum

Family: Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae (Orchid)

Synonym: Dendrochilum gracile

Distribution: Peninsular Thailand to W Malesia

Habitat: Lower montane ridge forests; 985-6000ft (300-1829m)

Life form: Epiphytic

Bloom Time (northern hemisphere): February

Bloom characteristics: Pendant inflorescence is 10" (25 cm) long with 35 yellow-green flowers with brown marks on lip. Flowers are .25" (.6 cm) across.

Fragrance: Sweet (during day)

Foliage characteristics: Deciduous

Description: This miniature to small orchid takes its name from its slender growth form. It varies across its range, with some plants having bronzed leaves, laxer inflorescences, or growing at much lower elevations.