Coelogyne bracteosa
Species of orchid
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Coelogyne bracteosa, formerly Dendrochilum longifolium[1], is a species of orchid, commonly known as the long-leaved dendrochilum. It is found in tropical regions of Myanmar, Borneo, New Guinea, The Philippines, and Thailand.[2]
| Long-leaved dendrochilum | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Tribe: | Arethuseae |
| Genus: | Coelogyne |
| Species: | C. bracteosa |
| Binomial name | |
| Coelogyne bracteosa | |
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Description
This species can be found as both a lithophyte and epiphyte throughout its range. C. bracteosa is a medium sized plant that can grow in a variety of temperatures. The plant produces approximately 40 centimeter long sprays with many small yellow green flowers.[3]
