Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
teretipetiolatum
ID:
368054

Status:
valid

Authors:
Z.J.Liu & S.C.Chen

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Orchidee (Hamburg) 53: 338 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000367386



Common Names

  • Cymbidium teretipetiolatum
  • Terete-Petioled Cymbidium
  • Terete-Petioled Cymbidium Orchid


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Description

Cymbidium teretipetiolatum (also called Terete-petiolate 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 teretipetiolatum 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 teretipetiolatum has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cymbidium teretipetiolatum 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 teretipetiolatum

Cymbidium teretipetiolatum is native to China and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Cymbidium teretipetiolatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cymbidium teretipetiolatum?

Cymbidium teretipetiolatum

What is the family of Cymbidium teretipetiolatum?

Orchidaceae

What are the common names of Cymbidium teretipetiolatum?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-235495: Based on the initial data import
Sing Chi Chen (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.C.Chen' in the authors string.
Zhong Jian Liu (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.J.Liu' in the authors string.