Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
formosanum
ID:
935067

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hayata

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
J. Coll. Sci. Imp. Univ. Tokyo 30(1): 335 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000934405

Common Names

  • Formosanum Cymbidium
  • Formosanum Cymbidium Orchid
  • Formosa Cymbidium

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Cymbidium formosanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, cough, and sore throat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cymbidium formosanum 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 formosanum is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers partial shade and well-drained, acidic soil. It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.

Where to Find Cymbidium formosanum

Cymbidium formosanum 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,

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