Status:
valid
Authors:
Z.J.Liu & J.N.Zhang
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
J. S. China Agric. Univ. 19: 116 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917416
Common Names
- Cymbidium induratifolium
- Induratifolium Cymbidium
- Induratifolium's Cymbidium
Description
Cymbidium induratifolium (also called Indurated-leaf Cymbidium, among many other common names) is a perennial orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has an upright growth habit and grows up to 1 m in height. Its leaves are long and narrow, and its flowers are borne in racemes. It is found in moist, shady forests and is tolerant of low light.
Uses & Benefits
Cymbidium induratifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cymbidium induratifolium has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, dark-brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a tuft of white hairs at the base of the stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cymbidium induratifolium is a terrestrial orchid native to India and Sri Lanka. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done through division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained medium at a temperature of 18-20°C (64-68°F).
Where to Find Cymbidium induratifolium
Cymbidium induratifolium is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in the tropical rainforests of the region.
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
Jin Ning Zhang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.N.Zhang' in the authors string.