Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
935034

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. : 163 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000934372

Common Names

  • Elegans Cymbidium
  • Elegans Cymbidium Orchid
  • Elegant Cymbidium

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Description

Cymbidium elegans (also called Elegant Cymbidium, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with long, narrow leaves and white or yellow flowers. It is native to China and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cymbidium elegans var. lushuiense (Z.J.Liu, S.C.Chen & X.C.Shi) Z.J.Liu & S.C.Chen
Cymbidium elegans var. elegans

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cymbidium elegans has large, white flowers with six petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have large, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cymbidium elegans 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 elegans

Cymbidium elegans is native to China, Japan, and Korea. It can be found in moist forests and grasslands, often in areas of high elevation. It is also cultivated in gardens and nurseries.

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-53151: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.