Cymbidium macrorhizon
Large root cymbidium
Cymbidium macrorhizon, commonly known as the large-root orchid, is a prized medicinal plant in traditional Asian medicine. Renowned for its rejuvenating properties, its rhizomes are frequently used to nourish the lungs, soothe coughs, and enhance vitality. This resilient orchid serves as a vital botanical resource in holistic healing practices.
- Scientific name: Cymbidium macrorhizon
- Family: Orchidaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asparagales, it is classified under the family Orchidaceae and the genus Cymbidium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Orchidaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cymbidium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Cymbidium macrorhizon, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Japanese, it is referred to as マヤラン, while in Chinese, it is commonly called 大根兰, a name that is used across multiple simplified and traditional writing systems, including 大根蘭 (zh-tw), 大根兰 (zh-hans), and 大根兰 (zh-cn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ja | マヤラン | Wikidata |
| zh | 大根兰 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 大根蘭 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 大根兰 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 大根兰 | Wikidata |
| en | Large Root Cymbidium | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, it can be specifically found throughout the South-Central areas. Its range extends across Eastern Asia to include the nations of Japan and Korea. Additionally, the species is documented to grow within Taiwan. Finally, its presence reaches the Indian Subcontinent, specifically in the region of Assam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cymbidium macrorhizon has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include N.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| N | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |