Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
sulcatus
ID:
917678

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

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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.

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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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-462323: Based on the initial data import
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.
Mark Alwin Clements (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.A.Clem.' in the authors string.
Gary N. Backhouse: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.N.Backh.' in the authors string.