Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
sexalatus
ID:
925863

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea 14: 339 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925198

Common Names

  • Corybas sexalatus
  • Six-lobed Helmet Orchid
  • Six-lobed Corybas

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Description

Corybas sexalatus (also called Six-rayed Corybas, among many other common names) is a small terrestrial orchid with a single, erect stem. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical moist forests and tropical wet forests. It has a single, fleshy leaf, and small, white flowers with six petals.

Uses & Benefits

Corybas sexalatus is a species of orchid that is often used in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can be used as a ground cover or as a border plant. The leaves and flowers of this plant are also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Corybas sexalatus are small, white, and bell-shaped, with three petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Corybas sexalatus is an evergreen perennial that grows from a tuberous rootstock. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagate by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Corybas sexalatus

Corybas sexalatus 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,

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