Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Dransf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 41: 611 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925184
Common Names
- Ramosian Corybas
- Ramosian Helmet Orchid
- Ramosian Helmetflower
Description
Corybas ramosianus (also called Branched Helmet Orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with a single, erect stem reaching a height of up to 40 cm. It is native to Australia and New Zealand. It is found in wet montane forests, at elevations of up to 2000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Corybas ramosianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Corybas ramosianus are small, white, and bell-shaped, with three petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Corybas ramosianus is a terrestrial orchid that can be propagated by division. It is best grown in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is frost tolerant and can tolerate some drought.
Where to Find Corybas ramosianus
Corybas ramosianus is native to New Guinea and can be found in tropical moist lowland forests.
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,