Coelogyne suaveolens

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Pholidota suaveolens
• Pleione suaveolens

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Asparagales and falls into the orchid family, Orchidaceae. Within this family, it is identified by the genus Coelogyne, specifically as the species Coelogyne suaveolens.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning across several key regions in Asia. Within China, its presence is primarily noted in the South-Central areas. It is also well-distributed throughout the Indian Subcontinent, specifically appearing in Assam, Bangladesh, and the East Himalaya regions. Furthermore, the species extends into the Indo-China territory, where it can be found in Laos. Collectively, these locations highlight a broad ecological footprint across subtropical landscapes.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Coelogyne suaveolens is characterized by its specialized ecological niche as a lithophyte, a growth habit that allows it to thrive on rocky substrates where moisture and nutrients are often sequestered in crevices. As a perennial orchid, its life cycle involves a complex transition from microscopic, wind-dispersed seeds to mature, robust individuals capable of sustained flowering. The plant's development is closely tied to its ability to anchor itself to mineral surfaces, often utilizing specialized root systems to scavenge limited organic matter. Its growth pattern follows a rhythmic cycle of vegetative expansion and reproductive effort, where it produces fragrant blooms that are integral to its biological continuity. Throughout its lifespan, the species demonstrates significant resilience to the specific microclimatic conditions of its rocky habitat, maintaining a stable presence within its ecosystem through efficient resource management and strategic reproductive timing.

Life form :

lithophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Coelogyne suaveolens is characterized by its specialized growth habits and structural adaptations. It functions as a self-supporting climber, utilizing its structural integrity to navigate its environment. This species is an independent organism, meaning it does not function as a parasite and maintains its own nutritional processes. Furthermore, it exhibits a facultative epiphytic lifestyle, possessing the ability to grow upon other plants or structures for support while retaining the capacity to thrive in other ecological niches.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

facultative

Parasite :

independent

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Coelogyne suaveolens 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 root.

Root

1. Food science & nutrition

Activities

Coelogyne suaveolens has 3 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Anxiolytic, Sedative.

Analgesic

1. Food science & nutrition

Anxiolytic

1. Food science & nutrition

Sedative

1. Food science & nutrition

Conditions

Coelogyne suaveolens has 3 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include anxiety, pain, sleep disorders.

Anxiety

1. Food science & nutrition

Pain

1. Food science & nutrition

Sleep disorders

1. Food science & nutrition

Preparations

Coelogyne suaveolens has 4 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include acetonic extract, ethyl acetate fraction of the plant's acetonic extract, root and bulb extracts, root extract.

Acetonic extract

1. Food science & nutrition

Ethyl acetate fraction of the plant's acetonic extract

1. Food science & nutrition

Root and bulb extracts

1. Food science & nutrition

Root extract

1. Food science & nutrition