Status:
valid
Authors:
(M.A.Clem. & D.L.Jones) G.N.Backh.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Vict. Naturalist 127: 56 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917013
Common Names
- Corybas sulcatus
- Sulcatus Corybas
- Sulcatus Helmet Orchid
Description
Corybas sulcatus (also called Sulcate Helmet Orchid, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial with spotted leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to South America and grows in tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Corybas sulcatus is a popular ornamental plant, often used in landscaping as a ground cover or as a border plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Corybas sulcatus has small, white flowers. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Corybas sulcatus is a small, terrestrial orchid native to Australia. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. Propagation is done through division of the plant or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile, well-draining substrate and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Corybas sulcatus
Corybas sulcatus can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Corybas sulcatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Corybas sulcatus?
Corybas sulcatus
What are the common names of Corybas sulcatus?
Sulcate helmet orchid
What is the natural habitat of Corybas sulcatus?
Tropical rainforests
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
Gary N. Backhouse: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.N.Backh.' in the authors string.