Corsia haianjensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
haianjensis
ID:
765007
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.Royen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Webbia 27: 242 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764340
Common Names
- Corsia Haianjensis
- Haianjensis Corsia
- Corsia's Haianjensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Corsia haianjensis (also called Haianjensian 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 haianjensis 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 haianjensis 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Corsia haianjensis 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 haianjensis
Corsia haianjensis is native to South America and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Corsia haianjensis FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Corsia haianjensis?
Corsia haianjensis is found in tropical rainforests in the Solomon Islands.
What is the growth rate of Corsia haianjensis?
Corsia haianjensis is a slow-growing species.
What are the care requirements for Corsia haianjensis?
Corsia haianjensis requires high humidity and warm temperatures to thrive.
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:272089-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.