Status:
valid
Authors:
P.Royen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Webbia 27: 236 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764354
Common Names
- Corsia Virido-Purpurea
- Virido-Purpurea Corsia
- Corsia's Virido-Purpurea
Description
Corsia virido-purpurea (also called Green-Purple 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 virido-purpurea 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 virido-purpurea has deep purple flowers with white and yellow stripes. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are short and thick.
Cultivation and Propagation
Corsia virido-purpurea 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 virido-purpurea
Corsia virido-purpurea is native to South America and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Corsia virido-purpurea FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Corsia virido-purpurea?
Corsia virido-purpurea is found in tropical rainforests in the Solomon Islands.
What is the growth rate of Corsia virido-purpurea?
Corsia virido-purpurea is a slow-growing species.
What are the care requirements for Corsia virido-purpurea?
Corsia virido-purpurea 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,