cymbidium

Thân thiện

A gardener carefully waters a cymbidium in a sunny conservatory.

Definition

Noun: 1. A type of orchid: A cymbidium is any of various epiphytic or terrestrial orchids belonging to the genus Cymbidium. They are characterized by long, narrow, grass-like leaves and produce long, arching flower spikes bearing numerous showy, often waxy, flowers. The individual flowers are typically shaped like a shallow bowl or boat. 2. A cultivated ornamental plant: Cymbidiums are extensively hybridized and are popular as cultivated plants, prized both as houseplants and as cut flowers in the florist industry due to their long-lasting and colorful blooms.

Examples

• General Use:
  • The cymbidium on the windowsill has finally produced a flower spike.
  • She received a beautiful pot of cymbidiums for her birthday.
• In Horticulture:
  • Cymbidiums are often grown in cooler conditions to initiate flowering.
  • This hybrid cymbidium has won several awards for its unique color pattern.

Advanced Usage

• Botanical Context: In botanical classification, is a genus within the orchid family (Orchidaceae). Species and hybrids are often discussed in terms of their parentage, flower size (standard or miniature), and preferred growing conditions (cool-, intermediate-, or warm-growing).
• Floristry Context: In the floral industry, cymbidium blooms are valued for their durability in arrangements. Terms like "cymbidium spray" refer to a stem with multiple open flowers and buds.

Variants and Related Words

• Cymbid (n.): An informal or shortened term for cymbidium.
• Boat Orchid (n.): A common name for cymbidium, derived from the shape of its flowers.
• Cym. (abbrev.): A standard horticultural abbreviation used in plant labels and registries for the genus .

Synonyms

• Orchid (n.): The general family of plants to which the cymbidium belongs. (Note: This is a broader term.)
• Boat orchid (n.): A descriptive synonym.

Related Phrases & Terms

• Cymbidium mosaic virus (CyMV): A specific plant virus that commonly affects orchids of this genus.
• Cymbidium hybrid: Refers to any cultivated plant that is a cross between different species or hybrids.

Học thuật

Noun

1. any of various plants of the genus Cymbidium having narrow leaves and a long drooping cluster of numerous showy and variously colored boat-shaped flowers; extensively hybridized and cultivated as houseplants and important florists' flowers

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• cymbid