The genus Cymbidium consists of more the 50 species world wide ranging from
Australia and New Guinea and throughout Asia. The popularity of miniature
Cymbidium is now spreading from Asia to the worldwide orchid community. These
ancient flowers have been treasured, in numerous societies, for nearly two
thousand years. Many orchid lovers are most charmed by its fragrance and form
rather than its petite size. Fleshy, leathery, strap shaped leaves have
thickened bases called pseudobulbs. Cymbidiums have irregular, waxy, almost
translucent petals with entire margins. Center is often a contrasting color.
Flowers are very showy.
Photographed in Imphal, Manipur.
Identification credit: Harangad Singh
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