Status:
valid
Authors:
Makino ex J.M.H.Shaw
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 110(1243) noh: 13 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000367375
Common Names
- Cymbidium nishiuchianum
- Nishiuchi Cymbidium
- Nishiuchi Cymbidium Orchid
Description
Cymbidium nishiuchianum (also called Nishiuchi's Cymbidium, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to Australia. It has linear leaves and white flowers. It grows in sandy or loamy soils in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Cymbidium nishiuchianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to stabilize soil and control erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cymbidium nishiuchianum has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cymbidium nishiuchianum is a low-growing, evergreen perennial with a spreading habit. It is native to South Africa and is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade.
Where to Find Cymbidium nishiuchianum
Cymbidium nishiuchianum is native to Japan and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Cymbidium nishiuchianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cymbidium nishiuchianum?
Cymbidium nishiuchianum
What is the family of Cymbidium nishiuchianum?
Orchidaceae
What are the common names of Cymbidium nishiuchianum?
No common names
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,