Corsia brassii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brassii
ID:
765000
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.Royen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Webbia 27: 244 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764333
Common Names
- Corsia Brassii
- Brassii Corsia
- Corsia's Brassii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Corsia brassii (also called Brass's 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 brassii 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 brassii 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 brassii 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 brassii
Corsia brassii is found in Indonesia.
Corsia brassii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Corsia brassii?
Corsia brassii
What is the natural habitat of Corsia brassii?
It is native to Indonesia.
What are the common names of Corsia brassii?
It is commonly known as the Brass's corsia, Brass's orchid, or Brass's 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
Pieter van Royen (1923-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Royen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:272085-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.