Corsia arfakensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arfakensis
ID:
764998
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gibbs
Source:
wcs
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Fl. Arfak Mts. : 104 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764331
Common Names
- Corsia Arfakensis
- Arfakensis Corsia
- Arfak Corsia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Corsia arfakensis (also called Arfak Corsia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to New Guinea, where it is found in moist, shady forests. It is an evergreen herbaceous plant growing to 0.5 m tall, with a slender stem and a tuft of narrow, linear leaves at the base.
Uses & Benefits
Corsia arfakensis is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a houseplant and can be used to create a tropical look in any indoor setting. The plant is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Corsia arfakensis has white flowers with yellow stamens and red berries. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single stem.
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Corsia arfakensis is a tropical perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a warm, humid environment with temperatures between 15-25°C (59-77°F). It prefers a soil that is rich in organic matter and well-draining. Propagation is done by seed or by dividing the rhizomes. The seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and kept moist.
Where to Find Corsia arfakensis
Corsia arfakensis is found in Indonesia.
Corsia arfakensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Corsia arfakensis?
Corsia arfakensis
What is the natural habitat of Corsia arfakensis?
It is native to Indonesia.
What are the common names of Corsia arfakensis?
It is commonly known as the Arfak corsia, Arfak orchid, or Arfak false foxglove.
Species in the Corsia genus
Corsia acuminata, Corsia arfakensis, Corsia boridiensis, Corsia brassii, Corsia clypeata, Corsia cordata, Corsia cornuta, Corsia crenata, Corsia cyclopensis, Corsia haianjensis, Corsia huonensis, Corsia lamellata, Corsia merimantaensis, Corsia ornata, Corsia papuana, Corsia purpurata, Corsia pyramidata, Corsia resiensis, Corsia torricellensis, Corsia triceratops, Corsia unguiculata, Corsia virido-purpurea, Corsia wubungu, Corsia dispar, Corsia wiakabui,
Species in the Corsiaceae family
Arachnitis uniflora, Corsia acuminata, Corsia arfakensis, Corsia boridiensis, Corsia brassii, Corsia clypeata, Corsia cordata, Corsia cornuta, Corsia crenata, Corsia cyclopensis, Corsia haianjensis, Corsia huonensis, Corsia lamellata, Corsia merimantaensis, Corsia ornata, Corsia papuana, Corsia purpurata, Corsia pyramidata, Corsia resiensis, Corsia torricellensis, Corsia triceratops, Corsia unguiculata, Corsia virido-purpurea, Corsia wubungu, Corsia dispar, Corsia wiakabui, Corsiopsis chinensis,
References
Lilian Suzette Gibbs (1870-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gibbs' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:126669-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.