Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
purpuratum
ID:
840427

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.J.Chen, Li Q.Li & Z.J.Liu

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
J. S. China Agric. Univ. 28(2): 84 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000839762

Common Names

  • Cymbidium purpuratum
  • Purpuratum Cymbidium
  • Purpuratum Orchid
  • Purpuratum Cymbidium Orchid

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Description

Cymbidium purpuratum (also called Purple cymbidium, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid with a single, slender stem and long, narrow leaves. It is native to China and is found in grassland and meadow habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cymbidium purpuratum is a popular ornamental plant. It is known for its attractive flowers and is often used to decorate gardens and landscapes. It is also known for its ability to attract bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cymbidium purpuratum has small, yellow-green flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cymbidium purpuratum is an evergreen perennial orchid native to China, Japan, and Korea. It prefers partial shade and well-draining, humus-rich soil. Propagate by division in spring or by seed in spring or summer.

Where to Find Cymbidium purpuratum

Cymbidium purpuratum is native to the mountains of China.

Cymbidium purpuratum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cymbidium purpuratum?

Cymbidium purpuratum

What is the common name of Cymbidium purpuratum?

Purple Cymbidium

What is the natural habitat of Cymbidium purpuratum?

Grassy steppes in Central Asia

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-377112: Based on the initial data import
Zhong Jian Liu (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.J.Liu' in the authors string.
Li Jun Chen (b.1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.J.Chen' in the authors string.
Li Qiang Li (b.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Li Q.Li' in the authors string.