Coelogyne ovalis
Oval coelogyne
Coelogyne ovalis, commonly known as a rare orchid species, is a captivating botanical treasure found in specific tropical habitats. While primarily celebrated for its delicate, ornamental blooms, this plant holds significant interest in ethnobotany. Exploring its unique biological properties offers fascinating insights into the diverse medicinal potential of orchidaceae.
- Scientific name: Coelogyne ovalis
- Family: Orchidaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Asparagales and the family Orchidaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Coelogyne, which includes the species Coelogyne ovalis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Orchidaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Coelogyne | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Coelogyne ovalis, is referred to by several different common names depending on the language and region. In English, it is called the Oval Coelogyne, while in Vietnamese, it is known as Nâu hoàng. Its names in Chinese include the traditional characters 长鳞贝母兰, which are also used for the simplified versions zh-hans and zh-cn.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| vi | Nâu hoàng | Wikidata |
| zh | 长鳞贝母兰 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 长鳞贝母兰 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 长鳞贝母兰 | Wikidata |
| en | Oval Coelogyne | Wikidata |
| zh | 卵叶贝母兰 | Wikidata |
| zh | 贝母兰 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, its presence is noted in the South-Central areas as well as within the high-altitude terrain of Tibet. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in the lush landscapes of Assam. The species is also documented throughout the nation of Bangladesh. Finally, its geographical range extends into the rugged environments of the East Himalaya.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Chemicals
Coelogyne ovalis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include anthocyanin, flavonoid.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anthocyanin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |