Coelogyne
Coel
Coelogyne, commonly known as a genus of beautiful orchids, belongs to the subtribe Coelogyninae. These epiphytic plants are celebrated for their intricate, delicate blooms and diverse growth habits. Often found in tropical forests, they offer enthusiasts a captivating glimpse into the stunning complexity and elegance of the orchid family.
- Scientific name: Coelogyne
- Family: Orchidaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asparagales, it is classified under the family Orchidaceae and is specifically identified by the genus Coelogyne.
| 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 by its botanical classification Coelogyne, is referred to by various common names depending on the language, including Целогина in koi, kv, mdf, and mhr, as well as Ertmenė in lt.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| koi | Целогина | Wikidata |
| kv | Целогина | Wikidata |
| lt | Ertmenė | Wikidata |
| mdf | Целогина | Wikidata |
| mhr | Целогина | Wikidata |
| mrj | Целогина | Wikidata |
| udm | Целогина | Wikidata |
| zh | 贝母兰属 | Wikidata |
| ja | セロジネ | Wikidata |
| fa | تهیکلاله | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical presence across various regions of China. It can be found growing within the landscapes of China South-Central and China North-Central. Additionally, its distribution extends to the coastal and inland areas of China Southeast. The species is also documented in the tropical environment of Hainan. Finally, its range reaches the high-altitude terrains of Tibet.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |