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For the brachiopod genus, see Cymbidium (brachiopod). Brachiopods (from Latin brachium, arm + New Latin -poda, foot are a small phylum of Benthic Invertebrates Also A genus (plural genera from Γένος Latin genus "descent family type gender" is a low-level Taxonomic
Boat orchids
Cymbidium dayanum
Cymbidium dayanum
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
Division:Magnoliophyta
Class:Liliopsida
Order:Asparagales
Family:Orchidaceae
Subfamily:Epidendroideae
Tribe:Cymbidieae
Subtribe:Cyrtopodiinae
Alliance:Cymbidium
Genus:Cymbidium
Swartz, 1799
Species

See text. Plants are living Organisms belonging to the kingdom Plantae. The flowering plants or angiosperms ( Angiospermae or Magnoliophyta) are the most widespread group Monocotyledons or monocots are one of two major groups of Flowering plants (angiosperms that are traditionally recognised the other being Dicotyledons Asparagales is an order of Flowering plants The order must include the family Asparagaceae, but other families included in the order have varied markedly The Epidendroideae, or epidendroid Orchids are a Subfamily of the orchid family ( Orchidaceae)

Synonyms
  • Cyperochis Blume
  • Iridorchis Blume
  • Jensoa fRaf. In Scientific nomenclature, synonyms are different Scientific names used for a single Taxon.
  • Pachyrhizanthe (Schltr. ) Nakai
Cymbidium
Cymbidium
Golden Leaf-edge Orchid (Cymbidium floribundum)
Golden Leaf-edge Orchid
(Cymbidium floribundum)
Cymbidium Valley PictureTemptation(a cultivar)
Cymbidium
Valley PictureTemptation
(a cultivar)
Cymbidium Clarisse Austin - "Best Pink" (cultivar)
Cymbidium Clarisse Austin - "Best Pink" (cultivar)
Cymbidium sp.
Cymbidium sp.
Cymbidium (cultivar)
Cymbidium (cultivar)

Cymbidium, or boat orchids, is a genus of 52 evergreen species in the orchid family Orchidaceae. In Botany, an Evergreen plant is a plant having leaves all year round It was first described by Olof Swartz in 1799. Olof Peter Swartz (September 21 1760 Norrköping, Sweden &ndash September 19 1816 Stockholm, Sweden was a Swedish botanist and taxonomist The name is derived from the Greek word kumbos, meaning 'hole, cavity'. It refers to the form of the base of the lip. The genus is abbreviated Cym in horticultural trade.

This genus is distributed in tropical and subtropical Asia (such as North-India, China, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Borneo) and North-Australia, usually growing in cooler climates at high elevation. India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country China ( Wade-Giles ( Mandarin) Chung¹kuo² is a cultural region, an ancient Civilization, and depending on perspective a National For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. For the biogeographical region see Malesia Malaysia (məˈleɪʒə or /məˈleɪziə/ is a country that consists of thirteen states and The Philippines ( Filipino: Pilipinas, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines (fil ''Republika ng Pilipinas'' RP Borneo is the third largest island in the world and is located at the centre of Maritime Southeast Asia. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics.

Cymbidium plants are sympodial and grow to a height of 60 cm and the racemes as high as 90 cm. Plants are living Organisms belonging to the kingdom Plantae. Orchids with sympodial growth have a specialized lateral growth pattern in which the terminal Bud dies A raceme is a type of Inflorescence that is unbranched and indeterminate and bears pedicellate Flowers &mdash flowers having short The raceme grows from the base of the most recent pseudobulb. The pseudobulb is a Storage organ derived from the part of a stem between two leaf nodes Each flower can have a diameter of 5 to 10 cm, according to the species. They bloom during the winter, and each plant can have up to fifteen or more flowers. A flower, also known as a bloom or Blossom, is the reproductive structure found in Flowering plants (plants of the division Magnoliophyta, also The fantastic range of colors for this genus include white, green, yellowish-green, cream, yellow, brown, pink, and red (and there may be markings of other color shades at the same time), with the exception of blue and black. A genus (plural genera from Γένος Latin genus "descent family type gender" is a low-level Taxonomic The flowers last about ten weeks. They have a waxy texture. The rounded sepals and petals have about the same dimensions. A sepal (from Latin separatus "separate" + petalum "petal" is a part of the flower of Angiosperms or flower plants A petal (from Ancient Greek petalon "leaf" "thin plate" regarded as a highly modified leaf is one member or part of the corolla They show very diverse color patterns, different for every species.

Cymbidiums tend to grow more leaves than most orchids. Roughly eight long, green, narrow leaves originate from the sheath of each pseudobulb. In Botany, a leaf is an above-ground Plant organ specialized for Photosynthesis. The pseudobulb is a Storage organ derived from the part of a stem between two leaf nodes

It is one of the most popular and desirable orchids in the world because of the beautiful flowers. These plants make great houseplants, and are also popular in floral arrangements and corsages. They have been cultivated for thousands of years, especially in China. China ( Wade-Giles ( Mandarin) Chung¹kuo² is a cultural region, an ancient Civilization, and depending on perspective a National Cymbidiums became popular in Europe during the Victorian era. Culture The Victorian fascination with novelty resulted in a deep interest in the relationship between modernity and cultural continuities One feature that makes the plant so popular is the fact that it can survive during cold temperatures (as low as 7˚ C or 45˚ F). Orchid hobbyists in temperate climates appreciate the fact that they can bloom in winter, when few other orchids are blooming.

Only a few Cymbidium species are commonly grown in nurseries, due to the popularity of hybrids. In Biology, a species is one of the basic units of Biological classification and a Taxonomic rank. In Biology, hybrid has two meanings The first meaning is the result of interbreeding between two animals or plants of different taxa. Most are to be found in botanical gardens or in their ever shrinking natural habitat. One of such hybrids was Named "Happy Barry Sailor Moon" after the popular Anime and manga. is the title of a Japanese Media franchise created by Naoko Takeuchi. It is named so because its color is identical to the hair color of the title character. [1]

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Species


Natural Hybrids

Asian Cymbidium

Asian Cymbidiums or Chinese Cymbidiums refer to mainly five species of cymbidiums orchids that are found throughout East Asia in areas of China, Korea, Japan, India, and in parts of Thailand and Vietnam. China ( Wade-Giles ( Mandarin) Chung¹kuo² is a cultural region, an ancient Civilization, and depending on perspective a National Korea is a geographic area composed of two sovereign countries a civilization and a former state situated on the Korean Peninsula in East Asia. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country The Kingdom of Thailand (ˈtaɪlænd ราชอาณาจักรไทย, râːtɕʰa-ʔaːnaːtɕɑ̀k-tʰɑj Vietnam (ˌviːɛtˈnɑːm Việt Nam) officially These species are usually grown for their variegated leaves. Variegation is the appearance of differently coloured zones in the leaves, and sometimes the stems, of Plants This may be due to a number of causes But plants are also grown for their fragrant flowers and peloric flower structure. Plants are usually grown in long and thin vase like pots. The five species are

Diseases

Cymbidiums are susceptible to the Tobacco mosaic virus and Cymbidium mosaic potexvirus. Tobacco mosaic virus (TMV is an RNA virus that infects Plants especially Tobacco and other members of the family Solanaceae.


Note

  1. ^ Happy Barry Sailor Moon

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