Coelogyne lactea Rchb.f. 1885

27/04/2010



The outstanding orchid beauty Coelogyne lactea Rchb.f. 1885, with its creamy white flowers, is endemic to Burma (Myanmar), Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam. In Thailand the Coelogyne lactea is called, Ueang Tien, which means “Wax Orchid”. The fragrant flowers get a size of about 3-4 cm. Flowering period: February - May.

Coelogyne lactea Rchb.f. 1885, flower macro
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Image: Coelogyne lactea Rchb.f. 1885, Flower Macro
Photographer: Kitisak “Nat” Jaidee


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Image: Coelogyne lactea Rchb.f. 1885, Inflorescence
Photographer: Kitisak “Nat” Jaidee

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