Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
nanulum
ID:
935198

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.S.Wu & S.C.Chen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 29: 551 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000934536



Common Names

  • Cymbidium nanulum
  • Nanule Cymbidium
  • Cymbidium Shrub


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Description

Cymbidium nanulum (also called Dwarf Cymbidium, among many other common names) is a small-sized orchid species with a single, short inflorescence. It is native to the Himalayas, India, and Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in grasslands and open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cymbidium nanulum 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 nanulum is yellow and brown. The seed is small and round with a black color. The seedlings are small and have a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cymbidium nanulum is a terrestrial orchid native to China, Japan, and Korea. It is best grown in a well-draining, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Propagation is by division or by seed. It is best to sow the seeds in a sterile medium and keep them in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Cymbidium nanulum

Cymbidium nanulum 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-53302: Based on the initial data import
Sing Chi Chen (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.C.Chen' in the authors string.
Ying Siang Wu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.S.Wu' in the authors string.