Coel
Coelogyne · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Coel, scientifically known as Coelogyne, is a captivating genus of epiphytic orchids celebrated for their intricate blooms and resilient nature. Often found in tropical forests, these plants offer therapeutic potential through their unique phytochemical properties. Understanding their medicinal essence provides valuable insights into natural healing and botanical diversity.
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
CoelogyneSynonyms
- Tetrapeltis
- Otochilus
- Kalimpongia
- Bulleyia
- Basigyne
- Androgyne
- Acanthoglossum
- Sigmatochilus
- Platyclinis
- Camelostalix
- Pholidota
- Bracisepalum
- Crinonia
- Chelonistele
- Zetagyne
- Hologyne
- Chelonanthera
- Dickasonia
- Neogyna
- Panisea
- Entomophobia
- Nabaluia
- Ischnogyne
- Pseudacoridium
- Gynoglottis
- Geesinkorchis
- Ptilocnema
- Sigmatogyne
- Acoridium
- Ptychogyne
- Dendrochilum
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Coelogyne |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
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 |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | Hainan |
| China | China North-Central |
| China | China Southeast |
| China | Tibet |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya |
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Coelogyne has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Cycloneolitsol, n-octacostyl ferulate.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cycloneolitsol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| n-octacostyl ferulate | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Cycloneolitsol
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
n-octacostyl ferulate
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica