Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cornuta
ID:
765004

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Royen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Webbia 27: 233 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764337



Common Names

  • Corsia Cornuta
  • Cornuta Corsia
  • Corsia's Cornuta


Searching for Corsia cornuta? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Corsia cornuta (also called Horned 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 cornuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make tea and as a herbal remedy for coughs and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Corsia cornuta has small, white flowers with a sweet scent and red berries. The seeds are round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

Searching for Corsia cornuta? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Corsia cornuta 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 cornuta

Corsia cornuta is native to South America and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Corsia cornuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Corsia cornuta?

Corsia cornuta

What is the natural habitat of Corsia cornuta?

It is native to Indonesia.

What are the common names of Corsia cornuta?

It is commonly known as the horned corsia, horned orchid, or horned false foxglove.

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:272087-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.