Cymbidium Sw., Nova Acta Regiae Soc. Sci. Upsal. 6 (1799) 70
Etymology: From Greek kymbes boat-shaped, referring to the shape of the lip
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Tribe: Cymbidieae
Subtribe: Cymbidiinae
Synonyms: Arethusantha Finet , Cyperorchis Blume , Iridorchis Blume , Jensoa Raf. , Pachyrhizanthe (Schltr.) Nakai
A genus of c. 45 species; 16 species in Malesia.
Distribution: NW India, E Asia, Japan, Malesia, Australia