Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
huonensis
ID:
1335033

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.P.Lyon

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Malesian Orchid J. 18: 93 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347487

Common Names

  • Corybas Huonensis
  • Huonensis Corybas
  • Huonensis Helmet Orchid

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Description

Corybas huonensis (also called Huon Corybas, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to New Guinea. It has a creeping habit, with small, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady places, such as forests and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Corybas huonensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Corybas huonensis has small, white flowers with yellow and purple stripes. The seed is a small, black, round capsule. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Corybas huonensis can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings can be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It can also be propagated by cuttings. Take cuttings from the stems and place them in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Corybas huonensis

Corybas huonensis is native to Australia and can be found in the forests of Tasmania.

Corybas huonensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Corybas huonensis?

Corybas huonensis

What is the common name of Corybas huonensis?

Huon Corybas

What is the natural habitat of Corybas huonensis?

Tropical and subtropical forests in Southeast Asia

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

Stephanie Pimm Lyon: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.P.Lyon' in the authors string.