Biology:Coelogyne magna

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Short description: Species of orchid


Large dendrochilum
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Tribe: Arethuseae
Genus: Coelogyne
Species:
C. magna
Binomial name
Coelogyne magna
(Rchb.f.) M.W.Chase & Schuit.
Synonyms
  • Acoridium magnum (Rchb.f.) Rolfe
  • (Rchb.f.) Dendrochilum magnum

Coelogyne magna is a species of orchid, commonly known as the large dendrochilum, endemic to the Philippines.[1] Formerly, this species was a member of the genus Dendrochilum until being reclassified in 2021.[2]

Description

Closeup of C. magna flowers

C. magna is an epiphytic orchid found in tropical forests. The plant blooms on a long inflorescence with yellow and white flowers. The flowers have a strong scent that has been described as sweet and spicy.[3] Wikidata ☰ Q5256734 entry

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