| Introduction
What
is new?
Sino-Stamps
Collection
Customer
Service
Contact us
|
Chinese orchids (Cymbidium
Spp.)
 
T129 (1988.12.25)
 
 
T129M (Souvenir Sheet) (1988.12.25)
4 In 1
The orchid belongs to
the Genus Cymbidium in the Family Orchidaceae.
It is an
evergreen perennial root herb,
and one of the traditionally favored flowers in china.
It has long history of cultivation,
always being regarded as a treasure among flowers.
It has gracefully
shaped evergreen leaves, with erect inflorescence. Yet
its sweet
scent is the true reason for its
fame.
There are many different species
of orchids, which can be classified into 2 categories
according to Chinese tradition:
those with one stem and one flower which are called
"Lan", and those with one
stem and multi flowers which are called "Hui". The orchid
can also be classified into
spring orchid, summer orchid, autumn orchid and winter
orchid according to the blooming
season. Spring orchid and summer orchid mainly
grow in the mountainous areas of
Central China & South China, some autumn orchid
and winter orchid also
grow in these areas. Fujian & Guangdong Province
mainly
have broadleaved autumn orchid and
spring orchid, as well as some winter orchid. |
|
