A genus comprising of tropical and subtropical orchids (family Orchidaceae). The genus is primarily distributed in Asia, though several species are native to northern Australia. The orchids are popular as florists’ plants and ornamentals, and there are several thousand horticultural hybrids. The plants are known for their showy flowers, which range from white and pale yellow to green, maroon, and dark bronze and can persist for several months. The cut flowers are also fairly long-lasting and are commonly used in corsages.

Britannica Editors. "cymbidium". Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Apr. 2017, https://www.britannica.com/plant/cymbidium. Accessed 18 October 2026.