Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. 1866: 7 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000934455
Common Names
- Hookerianum Cymbidium
- Hookerianum Cymbidium Orchid
- Hooker's Cymbidium
Description
Cymbidium hookerianum (also called Hooker's 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 hookerianum 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 hookerianum is yellowish-green, with a long, slender spur. The seed is small and black, while the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cymbidium hookerianum 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 hookerianum
Cymbidium hookerianum 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,