Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
corymbosa
ID:
922446

Status:
valid

Authors:
V.T.Pham & Aver.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Turczaninowia 14(3): 6 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921781



Common Names

  • Hiepia Corymbosa
  • Corymbosa
  • Hiepia


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Description

Hiepia corymbosa (also called Hiepia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to China. It is found in rocky areas and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Hiepia corymbosa is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, such as fever, headache, and digestive issues. In addition, it is used as a ground cover, as it is a low-growing plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hiepia corymbosa has white flowers with a yellow center and a long spur. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hiepia corymbosa is a terrestrial orchid native to Central America. It prefers a well-draining potting mix that is kept moist. Propagation is done through division of the rhizomes. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is more difficult.

Where to Find Hiepia corymbosa

Hiepia corymbosa is native to Mexico, Central America, and northern South America.

Species in the Hiepia genus

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-467398: Based on the initial data import
Leonid Averyanov (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aver.' in the authors string.
Van The Pham (b.1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.T.Pham' in the authors string.