Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
gammieanum
ID:
935077

Status:
valid

Authors:
King & Pantl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 64: 339 (1895 publ. 1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000934415

Common Names

  • Gammieanum Cymbidium
  • Gammieanum Cymbidium Orchid
  • Gammie's Cymbidium

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Description

Cymbidium gammieanum (also called Gammie's 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 gammieanum 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 gammieanum is yellow and has a white center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cymbidium gammieanum 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 gammieanum

Cymbidium gammieanum 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 version 1.0, record: tro-23500144: Originally associated with wfo-0001088099
The Plant List version 1.1, record: tro-23500144: Originally associated with wfo-0001088099
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.
Robert Pantling (1856-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pantl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:625017-1: Based on the initial data import