This genus is very similar to the North American genus Bletia . Terrestrial herbs and rhizomes, similar to Cymbidium. Petals and sepals are both similar in appearance, the lip is separate with 3 lobes. Capable of growing to 30 cm (12 inches) tall with flowers often pale purple, although the tone may vary. Flowers may reach 3-5 cm (1.2 to 2 inches) across
Landscape plant, container plant, border plant.
This plant is widely distributed in China and into South East Asia and Japan. In fact, the rhizomes of some species are used widely in Chinese herbal medicine.
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Some have been classified at times in the genus Cymbidium. occurring in temperate eastern Asia. They are normally found growing on a sloping dry, well drained ground, among grasses, at altitudes of 100 to 3300 metres (330 to 10,890 feet).
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