Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
tracyanum
ID:
935323

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Castle

Source:
wcs

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
J. Hort. Cottage Gard. , ser. 3, 21: 513 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000934661



Common Names

  • Cymbidium tracyanum
  • Tracy's Cymbidium
  • Tracy's Orchid


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Description

Cymbidium tracyanum (also called Tracy's Cymbidium, among many other common names) is an evergreen, terrestrial orchid species native to China, Japan, and Korea. It grows in moist, shady habitats, with long, narrow leaves and yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cymbidium tracyanum is an ornamental plant used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, cough, and sore throat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cymbidium tracyanum is a large, fragrant, purple flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cymbidium tracyanum is an evergreen orchid native to China. It prefers a well-draining, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Propagation is by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Cymbidium tracyanum

Cymbidium tracyanum 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-53417: Based on the initial data import
Lewis Castle (1854-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Castle' in the authors string.