Coelogyne primulina

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Brown Rock Orchid

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Pleione fimbriata
• Broughtonia linearis
• Coelogyne fimbriata var. primulina
• Pleione chinensis
• Coelogyne fimbriata var. acuminata
• Coelogyne laotica
• Coelogyne fimbriata var. fimbriata
• Coelogyne primulina
• Coelogyne xerophyta

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. As a member of the order Asparagales and the family Orchidaceae, it is specifically classified under the genus Coelogyne.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning several distinct regions across Asia. In China, its distribution is widespread, covering South-Central areas and the southeastern provinces. It can also be found in the tropical environment of Hainan and the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Beyond China, the species extends into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within the state of Assam. Together, these locations highlight the varied ecological habitats where the species thrives.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Coelogyne fimbriata is characterized by its presence across a diverse altitudinal gradient, allowing it to occupy various montane niches. This species thrives within a broad elevational range, typically found at altitudes starting from as low as 600 m AMSL and extending up to a maximum of 2600 m AMSL. This wide vertical distribution suggests an adaptability to varying microclimates, ranging from lower, warmer subtropical forest environments to the cooler, more humid conditions of higher montane ecosystems. Its survival within these specific elevational boundaries is closely tied to the availability of suitable host trees for epiphytic growth and the specific humidity and light levels found within these montane strata.

Elevational range max:

2600 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

600 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Coelogyne fimbriata is characterized by its existence as a perennial organism, ensuring long-term survival through repeated seasonal cycles. As a lithophyte, it has specialized to thrive in rocky substrates, anchoring itself to stone surfaces where it can access moisture and nutrients. This life form allows the plant to occupy specific ecological niches that are often inaccessible to other vegetation, contributing to its specialized growth patterns and endurance within its natural habitat.

Life form :

lithophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Coelogyne fimbriata is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb, typically reaching a maximum plant height of approximately 0.15 m. This species functions as an independent organism, lacking any parasitic nature, and is specifically classified as an obligatory epiphyte. Regarding its habitat and structural support, it is categorized as terrestrial in its potential range but maintains a self-supporting growth habit rather than acting as a liana, vine, or obligatory climber.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

obligatory

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

0.15 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Coelogyne fimbriata has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. Frontiers in pharmacology

Activities

Coelogyne fimbriata has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.

Antimicrobial

1. Frontiers in pharmacology

Preparations

Coelogyne fimbriata has 2 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include extracts from their leaves, extracts from their pseudobulb.

Extracts from their leaves

1. Frontiers in pharmacology

Extracts from their pseudobulb

1. Frontiers in pharmacology