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Short-scaped Coelogyne

Dr. Bishan Monnappa

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Coelogyne breviscapa commonly known as: short-scaped coelogyne is a small tree-dwelling or rock-dwelling miniature to small sized orchid Native to South India, Sri Lanka.
koh-el-LAW-jin-ee — from the Greek koilos (hollow) and gyne (female) referring to the depressed stigma and brev-ee-SKAY-pa — with a short scape (flower stalk).

It is found in the forests of South India and Sri Lanka, on tree branches and on rocks in grasslands at elevations of 1800-2000 m. Flowering is during March-April.

Shot in Coorg Feb 2026, © Dr.Bishan Monnappa

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