Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
dowlingii
ID:
363280

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.L.Jones

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Orchadian 14: 419 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000362612

Common Names

  • Corybas dowlingii
  • Dowling's Corybas
  • Dowling's Helmet Orchid

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Description

Corybas dowlingii (also called Dowling's Corybas, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb with a tufted habit and small, yellow flowers. It is native to Australia, where it grows in sandy soils in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Corybas dowlingii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Corybas dowlingii is yellow-greenish with a long, curved spur. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Corybas dowlingii is an epiphytic orchid native to South America. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or seed. Division should be done in the spring or early summer, when the plant is actively growing. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Corybas dowlingii

Corybas dowlingii is found in the south-west of Western Australia.

Corybas dowlingii FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Corybas dowlingii?

Corybas dowlingii is native to the tropical rainforests of Australia.

What is the flower color of Corybas dowlingii?

The flowers of Corybas dowlingii are yellow or orange.

What is the size of Corybas dowlingii?

Corybas dowlingii is a small orchid, growing to a height of 10-15 cm.

Species in the Corybas genus

Corybas dowlingii, Corybas fanjingshanensis, Corybas annamensis, Corybas sulcatus, Corybas puniceus, Corybas abditus, Corybas abellianus, Corybas aberrans, Corybas aconitiflorus, Corybas acuminatus, Corybas acutus, Corybas aduncus, Corybas albipurpureus, Corybas amabilis, Corybas amungwiwensis, Corybas arachnoideus, Corybas arfakensis, Corybas aristatus, Corybas bancanus, Corybas barbarae, Corybas betchei, Corybas betsyae, Corybas boridiensis, Corybas bryophilus, Corybas calcicola, Corybas calliferus, Corybas calopeplos, Corybas calophyllus, Corybas carinatus, Corybas carinuliferus, Corybas carsei, Corybas caudatus, Corybas cerasinus, Corybas cheesemanii, Corybas comptus, Corybas crenulatus, Corybas cryptanthus, Corybas cyclopensis, Corybas cymatilis, Corybas dentatus, Corybas despectans, Corybas diemenicus, Corybas dienemus, Corybas ecarinatus, Corybas ekuamensis, Corybas epiphyticus, Corybas erythrocarpus, Corybas expansus, Corybas fenestratus, Corybas fimbriatus,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-234487: Based on the initial data import
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.