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{{Taxobox
| color = lightgreen
| name = Boat orchids
| image = Cymbidium05.jpg
| image_width = 250px
| image_caption = ''Cymbidium''
| image_caption_authority = Sw.
| regnum = [[Plant]]ae
| divisio = [[Flowering plant|Magnoliophyta]]
| classis = [[Monocotyledon|Liliopsida]]
| ordo = [[Asparagales]]
| familia = [[Orchidaceae]]
| subfamilia = [[Epidendroideae]]
| tribus = Cymbidieae
| subtribus = Cyrtopodiinae
| genus = '''''Cymbidium''''' Swartz 1799
| subdivision_ranks = Species
| subdivision =
See text.
}}
[[Image:Cymbidium.jpg|thumb|250px|''Cymbidium'']]
[[Image:Cymbidium-floribundum.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Golden Leaf-edge Orchid<br /> (''Cymbidium floribundum'')]]
[[Image:Cymbidium-cultivar1.jpg|thumb|right|250px|''Cymbidium''<br /> Valley PictureTemptation<br />(a cultivar)]]
[[Image:Cymbidium orchids1.jpg|thumb|right|250px|''Cymbidium'' sp.]]
[[Image:Cymbidium orchids2.jpg|thumb|right|250px|''Cymbidium'' sp.]]
[[Image:Cymbidium-cultivar.web.jpg|thumb|right|250px|''Cymbidium'' (cultivar)]]
'''''Cymbidium''''' Swartz 1799, is a genus of 52 evergreen species in the orchid family [[Orchidaceae]], subfamily [[Epidendroideae]], tribe [[Cymbidieae]], subtribe [[Cyrtopodiinae]].
It was first described by Olof Swartz in 1799. The name is derived from the Greek word ''kumbos'', meaning 'hole, cavity'. It refers to the form of the base of the lip.
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.
''Cymbidium'' [[plant]]s are [[sympodial]] and grow to a height of 60 cm and the [[raceme]]s as high as 90 cm. The raceme grows from the base of the most recent [[pseudobulb]]. 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 [[flower]]s. 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. The flowers last about ten weeks. They have a waxy texture. The rounded [[sepal]]s and [[petal]]s have about the same dimensions. They show very diverse color patterns, different for every species.
''Cymbidium''s tend to grow more leaves than most orchids. Roughly eight long, green, narrow [[Leaf|leaves]] originate from the sheath of each [[pseudobulb]].
It is one of the most popular and desirable orchids in the world because of the beautiful flowers. These plants make great [[houseplant]]s, and are also popular in floral arrangements and corsages. They have been cultivated for thousands of years, especially in [[China]]. ''Cymbidium''s became popular in Europe during the [[Victorian era]]. 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 [[hybrid]]s. 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. It is named due to the fact that its color is identical to the hair color of the title character. <ref>[http://www.soul-hunter.com/sailormoon/myth/happybarrysailormoon.php Happy Barry Sailor Moon] </ref>
== Species ==
*''Cymbidium aestivum'' Z.J.Liu & S.C.Chen (Yunnan, China South-Central)
*''Cymbidium aliciae'' (Philippines).
*''Cymbidium aloifolium'' : Aloe-Leafed Cymbidium (Himalaya to W. Malaysia).
*''Cymbidium atropurpureum'' (S. Thailand, W. & C. Malaysia).
*''Cymbidium bicolor'' : Two-Colored Cymbidium (S. China to Trop. Asia).
**''Cymbidium bicolor'' subsp. ''bicolor'' (S. India, Sri Lanka). Pseudobulb epiphyte
**''Cymbidium bicolor'' subsp
. ''obtusum'' (Himalaya to S. China and Indo-China). Pseudobulb epiphyte
**''Cymbidium bicolor'' subsp. ''pubescens'' (W. & C. Malaysia).
*''Cymbidium borneense'' (N. & NW. Borneo).
*''Cymbidium canaliculatum'' : Banana Orchid, Queensland Black Orchid, Small Groove-leaf Cymbidium (N. & E. Australia).
*''Cymbidium chawalongense'' (newly discovered in [[Tibet]])
*''Cymbidium chloranthum'' : Green-flowered Cymbidium (W. Malaysia).
*''Cymbidium cochleare'' (E. Himalaya to Taiwan).
*''Cymbidium cyperifolium'' (Himalaya to S. China and Philippines).
**''Cymbidium cyperifolium'' subsp. ''cyperifolium'' (Himalaya to S. China).. Pseudobulb epiphyte
**''Cymbidium cyperifolium'' subsp. ''indochinense'' (Indo-China, Philippines).. Pseudobulb epiphyte
*''Cymbidium dayanum'' : Phoenix Orchid, Tree Orchid, Day's Cymbidium (Himalaya to S. Japan and Malaysia).
*''Cymbidium defoliatum'' (China).
*''Cymbidium devonianum'' : Devon's Cymbidium (Nepal to N. Thailand).
*''Cymbidium eburneum'' : Ivory-colored Cymbidium (Himalaya to Hainan).
*''Cymbidium elongatum'' (NW. Borneo).
*''Cymbidium ensifolium'' : Four Season Orchid, Golden-thread Orchid, Spring Orchid, Burned Apex Orchid, Rock Orchid (Trop. & Temp. E. Asia).
**''Cymbidium ensifolium'' subsp. ''ensifolium'' : '''Mt. Tu-Wu Fall Orchid''' (Indo-China to Temp. E. Asia). Pseudobulb, epiphyte
**''Cymbidium ensifolium'' subsp. ''haematodes'' (S. India to New Guinea). Pseudobulb epiphyte
*''Cymbidium erythraeum'' : Indian Cymbidium (Himalaya to SC. China).
*''Cymbidium erythrostylum'' : Red Column Cymbidium (Vietnam)
*''Cymbidium faberi'' : '''Multi-flower Orchid, Miscanthus Orchid ''' (Uttaranchal to Taiwan).
**''Cymbidium faberi'' var. ''faberi'' (C. & S. China, Taiwan). Pseudobulb epiphyte
**''Cymbidium faberi'' var. ''szechuanicum'' (Uttaranchal to SC. China). Pseudobulb epiphyte
*''Cymbidium finlaysonianum'' : Finlayson's Cymbidium (Indo-China to Malaysia).
*''Cymbidium flavum'' (China).
*''Cymbidium floribundum'' : '''Golden Leaf-edge Orchid, Golden-edged Orchid, Yellow Margin Orchid''' (S. China, Taiwan).
*''Cymbidium goeringii'' : '''Spring Orchid''' (Himalaya to Temp. E. Asia).
**''Cymbidium goeringii'' var. ''goeringii'' : Goering's Cymbidium (Himalaya to Temp. E. Asia). Pseudobulb epiphyte
**''Cymbidium goeringii'' var. ''gracillimum'' : '''Leek Orchid, Chive Orchid''' (Japan to S. China. Pseudobulb epiphyte
**''Cymbidium goeringii'' var. ''longibracteatum'' (SC. China). Pseudobulb epiphyte
**''Cymbidium goeringii'' var. ''tortisepalum'' : '''Mt. Tsukerg Orchid, Snow Orchid, Broad-leaf Spring Orchid''' (Taiwan). Pseudobulb epiphyte
*''Cymbidium gongshanense'' (S. China)
*''Cymbidium hartinahianum'' (N. Sumatra)
*''Cymbidium hookerianum'' (E. Nepal to S. China).
*''Cymbidium insigne'' : Splendid Cymbidium (N. Thailand to Hainan).
*''Cymbidium iridioides'' : Iris-like Cymbidium (Himalaya to SC. China).
*''Cymbidium kanran'' : Cold-growing Cymbidium (S. China to S. Japan).
*''Cymbidium lancifolium'' : Green-flowered Peacock Orchid, Lance-leafed Cymbidium (Trop. & Subtrop. Asia).
**''Cymbidium lancifolium'' var. ''lancifolium'' : '''Green Bamboo-leaf Orchid, Cut-grass Orchid''' (Trop. & Subtrop. Asia) . Pseudobulb epiphyte
**''Cymbidium lancifolium'' var. ''papuanum'' (New Guinea). Pseudobulb epiphyte
*''Cymbidium longifolium'' (Himalaya to SC. China).
*''Cymbidium lowianum'' : Low's Cymbidium (China to N. Indo-China).
**''Cymbidium lowianum'' var. ''kalawense'' (Myanmar). Pseudobulb epiphyte
**''Cymbidium lowianum'' var. ''lowianum'' (China to N. Indo-China). Pseudobulb epiphyte
*''Cymbidium macrorhizon'' (N. Pakistan to Temp. E. Asia).
*''Cymbidium madidum'' : Buttercup Orchid, Northern Cymbidium, Moist Forest Cymbidium (Queensland to N. New South Wales).
*''Cymbidium mastersii'' : Master's Cymbidium (E. Himalaya to China)
*''Cymbidium micranthum'' Z.J.Liu & S.C.Chen (2004) (Yunnan, China South-Central,temperate Asia).
*''Cymbidium multiradicatum'' Z.J.Liu & S.C.Chen (Yunnan, S_W China)
*''Cymbidium munronianum'' (E. Himalaya to Assam)
*''Cymbidium nanulum''
(China (SW. Yunnan, SW. Guizhou), Hainan)
*''Cymbidium parishii'' (S. Myanmar).
*''Cymbidium qiubeiense'' (China).
*''Cymbidium rectum'' (Malaysia, N. Borneo)
*''Cymbidium roseum'' (W. Malaysia)
*''Cymbidium sanderae'' : Sander's Cymbidium (Vietnam).
*''Cymbidium schroederi'' (C. Vietnam).
*''Cymbidium sigmoideum'' (W. Malaysia).
*''Cymbidium sinense'' : Chinese Cymbidium (Assam to Nansei-shoto).
*''[[Cymbidium suave]]'' : Snake Orchid (E. Australia).
*''Cymbidium suavissimum'' (N. Myanmar)
*''Cymbidium teretipetiolatum'' (China).
*''Cymbidium tigrinum'' : Tiger-striped Cymbidium (Assam to China).
*''Cymbidium tracyanum'' : Tracy's Cymbidium (SE. Tibet to China and Indo-China)
*''Cymbidium wenshanense'' (China to Vietnam)
*''Cymbidium whiteae'' (Sikkim)
*''Cymbidium wilsonii'' (China)
==Natural Hybrids==
*''Cymbidium × ballianum'' (Myanmar)
*''Cymbidium × baoshanense'' (SC. Yunnan).
*''Cymbidium × florinda'' (= C. erythrostylum × C. iridioides. Cyperorchis × florinda) (Vietnam).
*''Cymbidium × gammieanum'' ( = C. elegans × C. erythraeum. Cyperorchis × gammieana) (Nepal to Sikkim).
*''Cymbidium × glebelandensis'' ( = C. insigne × C. schroederi) (Vietnam)
*''Cymbidium × rosefieldense'' (= C. insigne × C. tracyanum. Cyperorchis × rosefieldensis) (Vietnam).
*''Cymbidium × woodlandense''.( = C. mastersii × C. tracyanum. Cyperorchis × woodlandensis) (Myanmar)
== 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]]. These species are usually grown for their [[variegation|variegated ]]leaves. 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
*''Cymbidium sinense'' 墨兰
*''Cymbidium ensifolium'' 建兰
*''Cymbidium kanran'' 寒兰
*''Cymbidium goeringii'' 春兰 [http://www.alpine-plants-jp.com/art/syunran_1.htm Image]
*''Cymbidium faberi'' 蕙兰
*''Cymbidium nipponicum'' [http://www.alpine-plants-jp.com/art/mayaran_1.htm Image]
== Diseases ==
Cymbidiums are susceptible to the [[Tobacco mosaic virus]] and Cymbidium mosaic potexvirus.
== Note ==
{{reflist}}
==External links==
{{commons|Cymbidium|Cymbidium}}
*[http://www.orchids.co.in/plant-facts/cymbidium-breeding.shtm Cymbidium Breeding]Breeding in Cymbidium
*[http://www.orchidgeeks.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=2 Orchid Forum]
*[http://passmoore.com/pictures.php?Sr=28 A series of Cymbidium drawings]
*[http://www.cymbidiumorchids.net Cymbidium Orchids]
*[http://image.fs.uidaho.edu/vide/descr274.htm Cymbidium mosaic potexvirus]
*[http://www.cymbidium.org/culture.html Cymbidium Society of America]
*[http://www.orchidelirium.com Open Content Orchid Directory]
[[Category:Orchids of Australia]]
[[Category:Orchid genera]]
| color = lightgreen
| name = Boat orchids
| image = Cymbidium05.jpg
| image_width = 250px
| image_caption = ''Cymbidium''
| image_caption_authority = Sw.
| regnum = [[Plant]]ae
| divisio = [[Flowering plant|Magnoliophyta]]
| classis = [[Monocotyledon|Liliopsida]]
| ordo = [[Asparagales]]
| familia = [[Orchidaceae]]
| subfamilia = [[Epidendroideae]]
| tribus = Cymbidieae
| subtribus = Cyrtopodiinae
| genus = '''''Cymbidium''''' Swartz 1799
| subdivision_ranks = Species
| subdivision =
See text.
}}
[[Image:Cymbidium.jpg|thumb|250px|''Cymbidium'']]
[[Image:Cymbidium-floribundum.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Golden Leaf-edge Orchid<br /> (''Cymbidium floribundum'')]]
[[Image:Cymbidium-cultivar1.jpg|thumb|right|250px|''Cymbidium''<br /> Valley PictureTemptation<br />(a cultivar)]]
[[Image:Cymbidium orchids1.jpg|thumb|right|250px|''Cymbidium'' sp.]]
[[Image:Cymbidium orchids2.jpg|thumb|right|250px|''Cymbidium'' sp.]]
[[Image:Cymbidium-cultivar.web.jpg|thumb|right|250px|''Cymbidium'' (cultivar)]]
'''''Cymbidium''''' Swartz 1799, is a genus of 52 evergreen species in the orchid family [[Orchidaceae]], subfamily [[Epidendroideae]], tribe [[Cymbidieae]], subtribe [[Cyrtopodiinae]].
It was first described by Olof Swartz in 1799. The name is derived from the Greek word ''kumbos'', meaning 'hole, cavity'. It refers to the form of the base of the lip.
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.
''Cymbidium'' [[plant]]s are [[sympodial]] and grow to a height of 60 cm and the [[raceme]]s as high as 90 cm. The raceme grows from the base of the most recent [[pseudobulb]]. 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 [[flower]]s. 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. The flowers last about ten weeks. They have a waxy texture. The rounded [[sepal]]s and [[petal]]s have about the same dimensions. They show very diverse color patterns, different for every species.
''Cymbidium''s tend to grow more leaves than most orchids. Roughly eight long, green, narrow [[Leaf|leaves]] originate from the sheath of each [[pseudobulb]].
It is one of the most popular and desirable orchids in the world because of the beautiful flowers. These plants make great [[houseplant]]s, and are also popular in floral arrangements and corsages. They have been cultivated for thousands of years, especially in [[China]]. ''Cymbidium''s became popular in Europe during the [[Victorian era]]. 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 [[hybrid]]s. 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. It is named due to the fact that its color is identical to the hair color of the title character. <ref>[http://www.soul-hunter.com/sailormoon/myth/happybarrysailormoon.php Happy Barry Sailor Moon] </ref>
== Species ==
*''Cymbidium aestivum'' Z.J.Liu & S.C.Chen (Yunnan, China South-Central)
*''Cymbidium aliciae'' (Philippines).
*''Cymbidium aloifolium'' : Aloe-Leafed Cymbidium (Himalaya to W. Malaysia).
*''Cymbidium atropurpureum'' (S. Thailand, W. & C. Malaysia).
*''Cymbidium bicolor'' : Two-Colored Cymbidium (S. China to Trop. Asia).
**''Cymbidium bicolor'' subsp. ''bicolor'' (S. India, Sri Lanka). Pseudobulb epiphyte
**''Cymbidium bicolor'' subsp
. ''obtusum'' (Himalaya to S. China and Indo-China). Pseudobulb epiphyte
**''Cymbidium bicolor'' subsp. ''pubescens'' (W. & C. Malaysia).
*''Cymbidium borneense'' (N. & NW. Borneo).
*''Cymbidium canaliculatum'' : Banana Orchid, Queensland Black Orchid, Small Groove-leaf Cymbidium (N. & E. Australia).
*''Cymbidium chawalongense'' (newly discovered in [[Tibet]])
*''Cymbidium chloranthum'' : Green-flowered Cymbidium (W. Malaysia).
*''Cymbidium cochleare'' (E. Himalaya to Taiwan).
*''Cymbidium cyperifolium'' (Himalaya to S. China and Philippines).
**''Cymbidium cyperifolium'' subsp. ''cyperifolium'' (Himalaya to S. China).. Pseudobulb epiphyte
**''Cymbidium cyperifolium'' subsp. ''indochinense'' (Indo-China, Philippines).. Pseudobulb epiphyte
*''Cymbidium dayanum'' : Phoenix Orchid, Tree Orchid, Day's Cymbidium (Himalaya to S. Japan and Malaysia).
*''Cymbidium defoliatum'' (China).
*''Cymbidium devonianum'' : Devon's Cymbidium (Nepal to N. Thailand).
*''Cymbidium eburneum'' : Ivory-colored Cymbidium (Himalaya to Hainan).
*''Cymbidium elongatum'' (NW. Borneo).
*''Cymbidium ensifolium'' : Four Season Orchid, Golden-thread Orchid, Spring Orchid, Burned Apex Orchid, Rock Orchid (Trop. & Temp. E. Asia).
**''Cymbidium ensifolium'' subsp. ''ensifolium'' : '''Mt. Tu-Wu Fall Orchid''' (Indo-China to Temp. E. Asia). Pseudobulb, epiphyte
**''Cymbidium ensifolium'' subsp. ''haematodes'' (S. India to New Guinea). Pseudobulb epiphyte
*''Cymbidium erythraeum'' : Indian Cymbidium (Himalaya to SC. China).
*''Cymbidium erythrostylum'' : Red Column Cymbidium (Vietnam)
*''Cymbidium faberi'' : '''Multi-flower Orchid, Miscanthus Orchid ''' (Uttaranchal to Taiwan).
**''Cymbidium faberi'' var. ''faberi'' (C. & S. China, Taiwan). Pseudobulb epiphyte
**''Cymbidium faberi'' var. ''szechuanicum'' (Uttaranchal to SC. China). Pseudobulb epiphyte
*''Cymbidium finlaysonianum'' : Finlayson's Cymbidium (Indo-China to Malaysia).
*''Cymbidium flavum'' (China).
*''Cymbidium floribundum'' : '''Golden Leaf-edge Orchid, Golden-edged Orchid, Yellow Margin Orchid''' (S. China, Taiwan).
*''Cymbidium goeringii'' : '''Spring Orchid''' (Himalaya to Temp. E. Asia).
**''Cymbidium goeringii'' var. ''goeringii'' : Goering's Cymbidium (Himalaya to Temp. E. Asia). Pseudobulb epiphyte
**''Cymbidium goeringii'' var. ''gracillimum'' : '''Leek Orchid, Chive Orchid''' (Japan to S. China. Pseudobulb epiphyte
**''Cymbidium goeringii'' var. ''longibracteatum'' (SC. China). Pseudobulb epiphyte
**''Cymbidium goeringii'' var. ''tortisepalum'' : '''Mt. Tsukerg Orchid, Snow Orchid, Broad-leaf Spring Orchid''' (Taiwan). Pseudobulb epiphyte
*''Cymbidium gongshanense'' (S. China)
*''Cymbidium hartinahianum'' (N. Sumatra)
*''Cymbidium hookerianum'' (E. Nepal to S. China).
*''Cymbidium insigne'' : Splendid Cymbidium (N. Thailand to Hainan).
*''Cymbidium iridioides'' : Iris-like Cymbidium (Himalaya to SC. China).
*''Cymbidium kanran'' : Cold-growing Cymbidium (S. China to S. Japan).
*''Cymbidium lancifolium'' : Green-flowered Peacock Orchid, Lance-leafed Cymbidium (Trop. & Subtrop. Asia).
**''Cymbidium lancifolium'' var. ''lancifolium'' : '''Green Bamboo-leaf Orchid, Cut-grass Orchid''' (Trop. & Subtrop. Asia) . Pseudobulb epiphyte
**''Cymbidium lancifolium'' var. ''papuanum'' (New Guinea). Pseudobulb epiphyte
*''Cymbidium longifolium'' (Himalaya to SC. China).
*''Cymbidium lowianum'' : Low's Cymbidium (China to N. Indo-China).
**''Cymbidium lowianum'' var. ''kalawense'' (Myanmar). Pseudobulb epiphyte
**''Cymbidium lowianum'' var. ''lowianum'' (China to N. Indo-China). Pseudobulb epiphyte
*''Cymbidium macrorhizon'' (N. Pakistan to Temp. E. Asia).
*''Cymbidium madidum'' : Buttercup Orchid, Northern Cymbidium, Moist Forest Cymbidium (Queensland to N. New South Wales).
*''Cymbidium mastersii'' : Master's Cymbidium (E. Himalaya to China)
*''Cymbidium micranthum'' Z.J.Liu & S.C.Chen (2004) (Yunnan, China South-Central,temperate Asia).
*''Cymbidium multiradicatum'' Z.J.Liu & S.C.Chen (Yunnan, S_W China)
*''Cymbidium munronianum'' (E. Himalaya to Assam)
*''Cymbidium nanulum''
(China (SW. Yunnan, SW. Guizhou), Hainan)
*''Cymbidium parishii'' (S. Myanmar).
*''Cymbidium qiubeiense'' (China).
*''Cymbidium rectum'' (Malaysia, N. Borneo)
*''Cymbidium roseum'' (W. Malaysia)
*''Cymbidium sanderae'' : Sander's Cymbidium (Vietnam).
*''Cymbidium schroederi'' (C. Vietnam).
*''Cymbidium sigmoideum'' (W. Malaysia).
*''Cymbidium sinense'' : Chinese Cymbidium (Assam to Nansei-shoto).
*''[[Cymbidium suave]]'' : Snake Orchid (E. Australia).
*''Cymbidium suavissimum'' (N. Myanmar)
*''Cymbidium teretipetiolatum'' (China).
*''Cymbidium tigrinum'' : Tiger-striped Cymbidium (Assam to China).
*''Cymbidium tracyanum'' : Tracy's Cymbidium (SE. Tibet to China and Indo-China)
*''Cymbidium wenshanense'' (China to Vietnam)
*''Cymbidium whiteae'' (Sikkim)
*''Cymbidium wilsonii'' (China)
==Natural Hybrids==
*''Cymbidium × ballianum'' (Myanmar)
*''Cymbidium × baoshanense'' (SC. Yunnan).
*''Cymbidium × florinda'' (= C. erythrostylum × C. iridioides. Cyperorchis × florinda) (Vietnam).
*''Cymbidium × gammieanum'' ( = C. elegans × C. erythraeum. Cyperorchis × gammieana) (Nepal to Sikkim).
*''Cymbidium × glebelandensis'' ( = C. insigne × C. schroederi) (Vietnam)
*''Cymbidium × rosefieldense'' (= C. insigne × C. tracyanum. Cyperorchis × rosefieldensis) (Vietnam).
*''Cymbidium × woodlandense''.( = C. mastersii × C. tracyanum. Cyperorchis × woodlandensis) (Myanmar)
== 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]]. These species are usually grown for their [[variegation|variegated ]]leaves. 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
*''Cymbidium sinense'' 墨兰
*''Cymbidium ensifolium'' 建兰
*''Cymbidium kanran'' 寒兰
*''Cymbidium goeringii'' 春兰 [http://www.alpine-plants-jp.com/art/syunran_1.htm Image]
*''Cymbidium faberi'' 蕙兰
*''Cymbidium nipponicum'' [http://www.alpine-plants-jp.com/art/mayaran_1.htm Image]
== Diseases ==
Cymbidiums are susceptible to the [[Tobacco mosaic virus]] and Cymbidium mosaic potexvirus.
== Note ==
{{reflist}}
==External links==
{{commons|Cymbidium|Cymbidium}}
*[http://www.orchids.co.in/plant-facts/cymbidium-breeding.shtm Cymbidium Breeding]Breeding in Cymbidium
*[http://www.orchidgeeks.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=2 Orchid Forum]
*[http://passmoore.com/pictures.php?Sr=28 A series of Cymbidium drawings]
*[http://www.cymbidiumorchids.net Cymbidium Orchids]
*[http://image.fs.uidaho.edu/vide/descr274.htm Cymbidium mosaic potexvirus]
*[http://www.cymbidium.org/culture.html Cymbidium Society of America]
*[http://www.orchidelirium.com Open Content Orchid Directory]
[[Category:Orchids of Australia]]
[[Category:Orchid genera]]
