Hapalorchis cymbirostris - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cymbirostris
ID:
979956
Status:
valid
Authors:
Szlach.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Orchidee (Hamburg) , Suppl. 3: 29 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000979294
Common Names
- Hapalorchis cymbirostris
- Cymbirostris Hapalorchis
- Cymbirostris Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hapalorchis cymbirostris (also called Cymbidium Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to tropical regions of Asia. It has long, thin leaves and produces small, yellow-green flowers. It is commonly found in tropical forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Hapalorchis cymbirostris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hapalorchis cymbirostris has white flowers with yellow centers and a pleasant fragrance. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hapalorchis cymbirostris is a tropical orchid that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize every few months to encourage growth. Prune regularly to keep the plant compact and maintain a neat shape.
Where to Find Hapalorchis cymbirostris
Hapalorchis cymbirostris can be found in the mountains of western China.
Species in the Hapalorchis genus
Hapalorchis neglecta, Hapalorchis piesikii, Hapalorchis cheirostyloides, Hapalorchis cymbirostris, Hapalorchis lindleyana, Hapalorchis lineata, Hapalorchis longirostris, Hapalorchis pandurata, Hapalorchis pumila, Hapalorchis stellaris, Hapalorchis trilobata, Hapalorchis panduratus, Hapalorchis pumilus, Hapalorchis bicornis, Hapalorchis dominicii,
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-96217: Based on the initial data import
Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.