Short-Stem Coelogyne is a small tree-dwelling or rock-dwelling
miniature to small sized orchid with narrowly
ovoid, reddish brown pseudobulbs carrying 1 to 2, plicate, narrowly
lanceshaped, pointed leaves. Leaves have one prominent dorsal vein. The
plant blooms in the fall on a slender, arching, 4 inches long, loosely 4-8
flowered inflroescence with simultaneously opening flowers and has
persistent floral bracts. Flowers are white with yellow markings inside.
Short-Stem Coelogyne is found in the forests of S. India and Sri Lanka,
on tree branches and on rocks in grasslands at elevations of 1800-2000 m.
Flowering: March-April.
Identification credit: Pankaj Kumar
Photographed at Abbi Falls, Coorg, Karnataka.
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