Coelogyne bracteosa
species of plant

Coelogyne bracteosa, formerly Dendrochilum longifolium, 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.
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.
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