Status:
valid
Authors:
Lehnebach
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
New Zealand Native Orchid J. 139: 4 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429330
Common Names
- Corybas Hatchii
- Hatch's Helmet Orchid
- Helmet Orchid
Description
Corybas hatchii (also called Hatch's Helmet Orchid, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to tropical regions of the Americas. It is a herb with erect stems and a spreading habit, growing up to 1m tall. It prefers partial shade and moist soils, and is commonly found in forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Corybas hatchii is mainly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Corybas hatchii is small and yellow, with a single spikelet per stem. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Corybas hatchii is an epiphytic orchid native to Fiji. It is a hardy species that can tolerate a wide range of soils and is relatively drought-tolerant. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sterile soil. The seedlings should be kept moist and in a shady location. Division of clumps can also be done.
Where to Find Corybas hatchii
Corybas hatchii is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Corybas hatchii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Corybas hatchii?
Corybas hatchii
What is the common name of Corybas hatchii?
Hatch's Helmet Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Corybas hatchii?
It is found in the wet forests of New Zealand
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,