Status:
valid
Authors:
Mansf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 10: 381 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000924964
Common Names
- Boyi Coryanthes
- Boyi Helmet Orchid
- Boyi Catasetum
Description
Coryanthes boyi (also called Boy's 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 boyi 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 boyi has yellow flowers with five petals. Seed: The seeds are small, black and glossy. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Coryanthes boyi is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Coryanthes boyi
Coryanthes boyi 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,