Status:
valid
Authors:
Veitch
Source:
wcs
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 12: 79 (1904)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000934694
Common Names
- Cymbidium wilsonii
- Wilson's Cymbidium
- Wilson's Orchid
Description
Cymbidium wilsonii (also called Wilson's Cymbidium, among many other common names) is an evergreen, terrestrial orchid species native to China. It grows in moist, shady habitats, with long, narrow leaves and yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Cymbidium wilsonii is an ornamental plant used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, cough, and sore throat.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cymbidium wilsonii is a large, fragrant, yellow flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cymbidium wilsonii is an evergreen orchid native to China. It prefers a well-draining, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Propagation is by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.
Where to Find Cymbidium wilsonii
Cymbidium wilsonii is found in the Himalayas, from India to China, and in Southeast 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,