| Large dendrochilum | |
|---|---|
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Spermatophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Tribe: | Arethuseae |
| Genus: | Coelogyne |
| Species: | C. magna |
| Binomial name | |
| Coelogyne magna | |
| Synonyms | |
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
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]
References
- "Coelogyne magna (Rchb.f.) M.W.Chase & Schuit. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- Chase, Mark W.; Gravendeel, Barbara; Sulistyo, Bobby P.; Wati, Richa Kusuma; Schuiteman, André (2021-07-06). "Expansion of the orchid genus Coelogyne (Arethuseae; Epidendroideae) to include Bracisepalum, Bulleyia, Chelonistele, Dendrochilum, Dickasonia, Entomophobia, Geesinkorchis, Gynoglottis, Ischnogyne, Nabaluia, Neogyna, Otochilus, Panisea and Pholidota". Phytotaxa. 510 (2): 94–134. doi:10.11646/phytotaxa.510.2.1. ISSN 1179-3163.
- "IOSPE PHOTOS". www.orchidspecies.com. Retrieved 2026-02-01.