Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
gemmatus
ID:
925749

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.J.Cribb & B.A.Lewis

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Orchids Solomon Is. : 52 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925084

Common Names

  • Gemmatus Corybas
  • Corybas Gemmatus
  • Gemmatus' Corybas

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Description

Corybas gemmatus (also called Gem Helmet Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species with a single leaf and a single flower. It is native to Australia and New Zealand, and is found in wet forests and along streams. It has a large, white flower with a yellow-green centre.

Uses & Benefits

Corybas gemmatus is a species of terrestrial orchid native to Australia. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Corybas gemmatus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow centre. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Corybas gemmatus is a terrestrial orchid native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be planted in a sheltered spot, as it is susceptible to wind damage. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Corybas gemmatus

Corybas gemmatus can be found in Australia, in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.

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-47716: Based on the initial data import
Phillip James Cribb (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Cribb' in the authors string.
Beverley Ann Lewis (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.A.Lewis' in the authors string.