Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
insigne
ID:
935131

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , ser. 3, 35: 387 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000934469

Common Names

  • Insigne Cymbidium
  • Insigne Cymbidium Orchid
  • Distinctive Cymbidium

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Description

Cymbidium insigne (also called Striking Cymbidium, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to China. It is found in moist forests, in scrub, and on hillsides. It is an evergreen herb growing to 0.3 m tall.

Uses & Benefits

Cymbidium insigne 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 insigne is white or yellowish-green, with a long, slender spur. The seed is small and black, while the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cymbidium insigne is an evergreen orchid that grows in a wide range of climates. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers a well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the rhizome or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a sterile medium and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Cymbidium insigne

Cymbidium insigne 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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