boat orchid
Cymbidium · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Boat orchid, scientifically known as Cymbidium, is a versatile genus of perennial plants celebrated for their striking, long-lasting blooms. Beyond their ornamental beauty, various species offer significant medicinal potential, traditionally used in herbal practices to support respiratory health, reduce inflammation, and promote overall vitality through their unique bioactive compounds.
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Boat Orchids · Cymbidiums
- Scientific synonyms
- Arethusantha · Pachyrhizanthe · 6 more
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Boat Orchids
- Cymbidiums
Scientific Names
Accepted name
CymbidiumSynonyms
- Arethusantha
- Pachyrhizanthe
- × Cyperocymbidium
- Liuguishania
- Cyperorchis
- Cymbidiopsis
- Jensoa
- Wutongshania
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Orquidea barco
- Iridorchis
- Jensoa
- Pachyrhizanthe
- Cyperocymbidium
- Arethusantha
- Cyperorchis
- Orquídea barco
- Orquídeas Barco
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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. It is specifically identified by the genus Cymbidium.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Cymbidium |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats across various regions of China. It is widely distributed throughout the South-Central and North-Central parts of the country. Additionally, its presence can be found in the tropical environment of Hainan. The species also thrives within the Southeast regions of the nation. Finally, its geographical reach extends into the high-altitude areas of Tibet.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | Hainan |
| China | China North-Central |
| China | China Southeast |
| China | Tibet |
| Eastern Asia | Japan |
| Eastern Asia | Korea |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Cymbidium has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Abscisic acid (ABA), Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), NaCl.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Abscisic acid (ABA) | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| NaCl | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Abscisic acid (ABA)
- International journal of molecular sciences
Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)
- International journal of molecular sciences
NaCl
- International journal of molecular sciences