Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
munronianum
ID:
1223166

Status:
valid

Authors:
King & Pantl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 64: 238 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001222504



Common Names

  • Cymbidium munronianum
  • Munron's Cymbidium
  • Munron's Boat Orchid


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Description

Cymbidium munronianum (also called Munronian Cymbidium, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to the Mediterranean region. It has an erect stem up to 25 cm tall, with a single flower at the top. The flower has a yellowish-green labellum, with a dark purple-brown center. It grows in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cymbidium munronianum is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and as cut flowers. It is also used as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cymbidium munronianum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and green, with a single, long, thin stem and small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cymbidium munronianum is a tropical orchid native to Southeast Asia. It prefers bright, indirect sunlight and temperatures between 60-80°F (15-27°C). It should be watered regularly and allowed to dry out between waterings. Propagation is done by division of the plant or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept moist and warm.

Where to Find Cymbidium munronianum

Cymbidium munronianum is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

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

George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.
Robert Pantling (1856-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pantl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:625095-1: Based on the initial data import