Coelogyne cobbiana
| Cobb's dendrochilum | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Tribe: | Arethuseae |
| Genus: | Coelogyne |
| Species: | C. cobbiana
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| Binomial name | |
| Coelogyne cobbiana | |
| Synonyms | |
Coelogyne cobbiana, or Cobb's dendrochilum, described by Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach in 1880, is an epiphytic orchid occurring in the Philippines, growing on moss-covered trees.[2] It can sometimes occur as a lithophyte growing on rocks at altitudes above 1200 m.[3] Formerly, this species was a member of the genus Dendrochilum until being reclassified in 2021.[4]
Description
It possesses white to green-white, creamy flowers with yellow throats that emerge alongside new growth. These flowers have a diameter of 1.8 cm, rather large for this genus. They are fragrant with the scent of new mown hay. When in bloom a multitude of flowers are contained on arching inflorescences, with a length of about 50 cm.[5]
A single lanceolate leaf with prominent midrib sprouts from a conical, yellow pseudobulb.[6]
Cultivation
This species is easy to grow and generally prefers intermediate temperatures and moderate light. It will generally grow very fast, usually doubling in size every year.
Cultivars
There are several cultivars available :
- Coelogyne cobbiana 'Chartreuse Sentinel' (large flowers, sturdy succulent leaves)
- Coelogyne cobbiana 'Fat Leaf' (chartreuse flowers with yellow lip)
- Coelogyne cobbiana 'Gold Chain' (with glittering, golden, fragrant flowers)
- Coelogyne cobbiana 'Green white' (with long spikes of fragrant, green-white flowers)
- Coelogyne cobbiana 'Sentinel 1' (yellow flowers)
- Coelogyne cobbiana 'Sentinel's Poco' (miniature creamy flowers with yellow lip)
- Coelogyne cobbiana 'Yellow Sentinel' (yellow flower with darker yellow lip)
References
- ^ "Dendrochilum cobbianum Rchb.f., 1880". Species+. UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre. Retrieved 5 February 2026.
- ^ "Coelogyne cobbiana (Rchb.f.) M.W.Chase & Schuit. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2026-01-25.
- ^ "IOSPE PHOTOS". Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2023-11-23.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Puccio, Pietro. "Dendrochilum cobbianum". Monaco Nature Encyclopedia. Translated by Mario Beltramini. Retrieved 2023-11-23.
- ^ "Orchid Species: Dendrochilum cobbianum". International Orchid Foundation. Retrieved 2023-11-23.