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Coelogyne
cobbiana
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Common name:
Cobb's Coelogyne, Dangling Chain Orchid, Cobb's Dendrochilum
Family:
Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae (Orchid)
Synonym:
Dendrochilum
cobbianum
Distribution:
Philippines
Habitat:
Forests on mossy tree trunks or rocks in full sun; above 3940ft (1200m)
Life form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Time (northern hemisphere):
October to March; peaks in November
Bloom characteristics:
Pendant inflorescence is 12-20" (30-51 cm) long with 50 or more white to pale yellow flowers. Flowers are .8" (2 cm) across.
Fragrance:
Vanilla (strong)
Pollination syndrome:
Possibly fly
Description:
This small orchid is likely the best known of the dendrochilums for its beautiful trailing flowers and ease of growth.
Links:
Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia
•
Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
Locations
1:
Greenhouse 11: Intermediate Orchid House
(GH11)
• Accession: 2025-0231 • Provenance: From a cultivated plant not of known wild origin
2:
Greenhouse 12: Warm Growing Orchid House
(GH12)
• Accession: 2008-0212*B • Provenance: From a cultivated plant not of known wild origin
3:
Greenhouse 12: Warm Growing Orchid House
(GH12)
• Accession: 2008-0214*A • Provenance: From a cultivated plant not of known wild origin
4:
Greenhouse 12: Warm Growing Orchid House
(GH12)
• Accession: 2008-2327*D • Provenance: From a cultivated plant not of known wild origin
5:
Greenhouse 12: Warm Growing Orchid House
(GH12)
• Accession: 2009-0506*A • Provenance: From a cultivated plant not of known wild origin
6:
Greenhouse 12: Warm Growing Orchid House
(GH12)
• Accession: 2009-1565*A • Provenance: From a cultivated plant not of known wild origin
7:
Greenhouse 12: Warm Growing Orchid House
(GH12)
• Accession: 2015-1344*A • Provenance: From a cultivated plant not of known wild origin
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