Corsia huonensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
huonensis
ID:
765008
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.Royen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Webbia 27: 251 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764341
Common Names
- Corsia Huonensis
- Huonensis Corsia
- Corsia's Huonensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Corsia huonensis (also called Huon 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 huonensis 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 huonensis 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 huonensis can be propagated from seed or by division. To propagate from seed, sow in a well-draining soil mix and keep moist. To propagate by division, carefully separate the rhizomes and replant in a well-draining soil mix. Water sparingly and place in a bright, sunny location.
Where to Find Corsia huonensis
Corsia huonensis is native to South America and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Corsia huonensis FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Corsia huonensis?
Corsia huonensis is found in tropical rainforests in the Solomon Islands.
What is the growth rate of Corsia huonensis?
Corsia huonensis is a slow-growing species.
What are the care requirements for Corsia huonensis?
Corsia huonensis 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:272090-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.