Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
alborosea
ID:
925622

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Schweinf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Amer. Orchid Soc. Bull. 12: 242 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000924957



Common Names

  • Alborosea Coryanthes
  • Alborosea Helmet Orchid
  • Alborosea Catasetum


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Description

Coryanthes alborosea (also called White-Rose Coryanthes, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree found in tropical regions of Central and South America. It is usually found in wet forests, along streams and in other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Coryanthes alborosea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal tea and in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Coryanthes alborosea has yellow flowers with five petals. Seed: The seeds are small, black and glossy. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coryanthes alborosea can be propagated through seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a moist soil mix. Both should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Coryanthes alborosea

Coryanthes alborosea can be found in South America.

Species in the Coryanthes genus

Coryanthes dasilvae, Coryanthes kaiseriana, Coryanthes maduroana, Coryanthes minima, Coryanthes gerlachiana, Coryanthes lagunae, Coryanthes villegasiana, Coryanthes angelantha, Coryanthes gustavo-romeroi, Coryanthes javieri, Coryanthes melissae, Coryanthes oscarii, Coryanthes pacaraimensis, Coryanthes recurvata, Coryanthes selbyana, Coryanthes wenzeliana, Coryanthes mystax, Coryanthes lachuensis, Coryanthes jorgemarioi, Coryanthes velizii, Coryanthes oscarrodrigoi, Coryanthes albertinae, Coryanthes alborosea, Coryanthes bergoldii, Coryanthes bicalcarata, Coryanthes boyi, Coryanthes bruchmuelleri, Coryanthes cataniapoensis, Coryanthes cavalcantei, Coryanthes elegantium, Coryanthes elianae, Coryanthes feildingii, Coryanthes flava, Coryanthes gernotii, Coryanthes gomezii, Coryanthes horichiana, Coryanthes hunteriana, Coryanthes leferenziorum, Coryanthes leucocorys, Coryanthes macrantha, Coryanthes macrocorys, Coryanthes maculata, Coryanthes mastersiana, Coryanthes misasii, Coryanthes miuaensis, Coryanthes panamensis, Coryanthes pegiae, Coryanthes picturata, Coryanthes seegeri, Coryanthes senghasiana,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-47605: Based on the initial data import
Charles Schweinfurth (1890-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Schweinf.' in the authors string.