Corsia unguiculata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
unguiculata
ID:
765020
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Fl. Schutzgeb. Südsee , Nachtr.: 74 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764353
Common Names
- Corsia Unguiculata
- Unguiculata Corsia
- Corsia's Unguiculata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Corsia unguiculata (also called Clawed Corsia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to New Guinea. It has long, thin, arching leaves that are green in color with a reddish-purple tinge. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Corsia unguiculata 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 unguiculata has bright yellow flowers with orange and red stripes. Its seeds are small and oval-shaped, and its seedlings are short and thin.
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Corsia unguiculata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Corsia unguiculata
Corsia unguiculata is native to South America and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Corsia unguiculata FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Corsia unguiculata?
Corsia unguiculata is found in tropical rainforests in the Solomon Islands.
What is the growth rate of Corsia unguiculata?
Corsia unguiculata is a slow-growing species.
What are the care requirements for Corsia unguiculata?
Corsia unguiculata 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
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:126676-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.