Name: Coelogyne fimbriata 'Firefly' Lindl.
Synonyms: Coelogyne ovalis Lindl. (often confused); Coelogyne fuliginosa Lodd. ex Hook. (sometimes used as a synonym in horticulture, but botanically distinct).
Etymology: fimbriata = fringed — refers to the finely slit or hairy margins of the lip; 'Firefly' is a selected cultivar known for its compact form and particularly high-contrast, vibrant lip markings.

Original description: The species was described in 1825 by John Lindley. The 'Firefly' clone originated from selected horticultural cultivation.
Origin / Distribution: The parent species is widely distributed in Southeast Asia (India, China, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia to Indonesia).
Location / Habitat: Epiphytic or lithophytic in shaded to semi-shaded forests at altitudes from 600 to 1,500 m. It often grows on moss-covered branches or rocks near waterfalls and rivers, where there is constant humidity.
Description & Notes: Coelogyne fimbriata 'Firefly' is a charming, small-growing orchid with a creeping habit. The egg-shaped pseudobulbs are spaced out along a thin rhizome and each carry two light green leaves. The flowers usually appear singly or in pairs on short stalks. They have a pale yellow to greenish base color, with the lip displaying spectacular dark brown to almost black veining and the typical "fringes".

This variety is extremely vigorous and ideal for beginners. Due to its creeping growth, it is excellently suited for hanging baskets or mounting on cork, where it quickly forms dense mats. It tolerates a wide temperature range (cool to warm) and, with good care, often flowers several times a year. The substrate should never dry out completely, but good drainage is important.