Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
echinulus
ID:
1335105

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Faria

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 38: 178 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347559



Common Names

  • Corybas echinulus
  • Echinulus Corybas
  • Echinulus Helmet Orchid


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Description

Corybas echinulus (also called Spotted Helmet Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species found in New Zealand and Australia. It has an underground tuber and a single leaf. It grows in open, sunny places in the forest, in grassland, and in scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Corybas echinulus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Corybas echinulus has small, white flowers with a yellow-green centre. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, round, dark green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Corybas echinulus can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.

Where to Find Corybas echinulus

Corybas echinulus is a species of orchid that is native to New Zealand and can be found in grasslands, open forests, and coastal areas.

Corybas echinulus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Corybas echinulus?

Corybas echinulus

What is the common name of Corybas echinulus?

Spiny helmet orchid

What is the natural habitat of Corybas echinulus?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Corybas genus

Corybas dowlingii, Corybas fanjingshanensis, Corybas annamensis, Corybas sulcatus, Corybas puniceus, Corybas abditus, Corybas abellianus, Corybas aberrans, Corybas aconitiflorus, Corybas acuminatus, Corybas acutus, Corybas aduncus, Corybas albipurpureus, Corybas amabilis, Corybas amungwiwensis, Corybas arachnoideus, Corybas arfakensis, Corybas aristatus, Corybas bancanus, Corybas barbarae, Corybas betchei, Corybas betsyae, Corybas boridiensis, Corybas bryophilus, Corybas calcicola, Corybas calliferus, Corybas calopeplos, Corybas calophyllus, Corybas carinatus, Corybas carinuliferus, Corybas carsei, Corybas caudatus, Corybas cerasinus, Corybas cheesemanii, Corybas comptus, Corybas crenulatus, Corybas cryptanthus, Corybas cyclopensis, Corybas cymatilis, Corybas dentatus, Corybas despectans, Corybas diemenicus, Corybas dienemus, Corybas ecarinatus, Corybas ekuamensis, Corybas epiphyticus, Corybas erythrocarpus, Corybas expansus, Corybas fenestratus, Corybas fimbriatus,

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

Edouard Faria: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Faria' in the authors string.