Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
aloifolium
ID:
934959

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Sw.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1799

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Regiae Soc. Sci. Upsal. 6: 73 (1799)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000934297

Common Names

  • Aloe-Leaf Cymbidium
  • Aloe Cymbidium
  • Aloe-Leafed Cymbidium

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Description

Cymbidium aloifolium (also called Aloe-Leaved Cymbidium, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is found in moist montane forests, often in association with mosses and ferns. It has an erect stem with a single, terminal inflorescence, and its leaves are lanceolate and arranged in two ranks.

Uses & Benefits

Cymbidium aloifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cymbidium aloifolium is white and has a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cymbidium aloifolium is a terrestrial orchid that grows in moist, well-drained soils in partial to full shade. It is best propagated by division of the rhizomes. The plant can also be propagated by seed, but it is a slow process.

Where to Find Cymbidium aloifolium

Cymbidium aloifolium can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Morocco to Turkey.

Species in the Cymbidium genus

Cymbidium gaoligongense, Cymbidium nishiuchianum, Cymbidium teretipetiolatum, Cymbidium micranthum, Cymbidium changningense, Cymbidium concinnum, Cymbidium sichuanicum, Cymbidium nujiangense, Cymbidium oblancifolium, Cymbidium purpuratum, Cymbidium nomachianum, Cymbidium recurvatum, Cymbidium longipes, Cymbidium induratifolium, Cymbidium wadae, Cymbidium acuminatum, Cymbidium aliciae, Cymbidium aloifolium, Cymbidium atropurpureum, Cymbidium ballianum, Cymbidium banaense, Cymbidium baoshanense, Cymbidium bicolor, Cymbidium borneense, Cymbidium canaliculatum, Cymbidium chloranthum, Cymbidium cochleare, Cymbidium crassifolium, Cymbidium cyperifolium, Cymbidium dayanum, Cymbidium defoliatum, Cymbidium devonianum, Cymbidium eburneum, Cymbidium elegans, Cymbidium elongatum, Cymbidium ensifolium, Cymbidium erythraeum, Cymbidium erythrostylum, Cymbidium faberi, Cymbidium finlaysonianum, Cymbidium floribundum, Cymbidium formosanum, Cymbidium gammieanum, Cymbidium glebelandense, Cymbidium goeringii, Cymbidium haematodes, Cymbidium hartinahianum, Cymbidium hillii, Cymbidium hookerianum, Cymbidium insigne,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-53082: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.