Coelogyne cootesii

Coelogyne cootesii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Tribe: Arethuseae
Genus: Coelogyne
Species:
C. cootesii
Binomial name
Coelogyne cootesii
H.A.Pedersen[1]
Synonyms
  • Dendrochilum cootesii ((H.A.Pedersen) Szlach. & Marg)
  • Pseudacoridium cootesii ((H.A.Pedersen) Szlach. & Marg)

Coelogyne cootesii is an orchid species found only in the Philippines.[2] The species is named after orchid expert Jim Cootes.[3]

Description

This species is an epiphyte that grows in tropical forests. This is a miniature species that blooms with multicolored flowers on an approximately 4 inch long inflorescence.[4][3]

References

  1. โ†‘ "Dendrochilum cootesii". International Plant Names Index (IPNI). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew; Harvard University Herbaria & Libraries; Australian National Botanic Gardens. Retrieved 2 September 2012.
  2. โ†‘ "Coelogyne cootesii (H.A.Pedersen) M.W.Chase & Schuit. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2026-02-16.
  3. 1 2 "IOSPE PHOTOS". www.orchidspecies.com. Retrieved 2026-05-17.
  4. โ†‘ "Coelogyne cootesii (H.A.Pedersen) M.W.Chase & Schuit. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2026-05-17.