TY  - BOOK
AU  - Hew,Choy Sin
AU  - Wong,Yik Suan
TI  - Chinese cymbidium orchid: a gentleman of noble virtue 
SN  - 9789811263378
AV  - SB409.8.C95 
U1  - 635.9/34720951 23
PY  - 2024///
CY  - Singapore
PB  - World Scientific
KW  - Orchid culture
KW  - China
KW  - History
KW  - Cymbidium
KW  - Physiology
KW  - Electronic books
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index; History of Chinese cymbidium -- Chinese cymbidium and Chinese culture -- Five common Chinese cymbidium species -- Biology of Chinese cymbidium -- Cultivation of Chinese cymbidium -- Prospects for Chinese cymbidium
N2  - "The cultivation of Chinese cymbidiums has a long history in China dating back to more than a thousand years ago. Chinese cymbidiums are commonly known as "Lan" or "Guo Lan" in China. Lan has a special appeal and meaning to the Chinese as it symbolizes integrity, modesty and nobility. Confucius praised Lan as the "Gentleman of Noble Virtue" and "King of Fragrance". The love and appreciation for and growing of orchids have, in fact, become an integral part of Chinese culture known as the "Lan Culture". The book starts with the history of Lan and its association with Chinese culture and traditional customs, literature and the arts. This is followed by a description of the biology of Lan and cultivation practices of past and present. Finally, the prospects and future of Lan are presented and discussed"--
UR  - https://www.worldscientific.com/worldscibooks/10.1142/13056#t=toc
ER  -