Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
simbuensis
ID:
925864

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Royen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Phanerog. Monogr. 16: 42 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925199

Common Names

  • Corybas simbuensis
  • Simbu Helmet Orchid
  • Simbu Corybas

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Description

Corybas simbuensis (also called Simbu Helmet Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to New Guinea. It is found in montane rainforests, often growing in mossy tree trunks and branches.

Uses & Benefits

Corybas simbuensis 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 simbuensis 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 simbuensis 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 simbuensis

Corybas simbuensis 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-47782: Based on the initial data import
Pieter van Royen (1923-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Royen' in the authors string.