Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
laceratus
ID:
925766

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.O.Williams

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 5: 54 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925101



Common Names

  • Laceratus Helmet Orchid
  • Lacerat Helmet Orchid
  • Lacerats Helmet Orchid


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Description

Corybas laceratus (also called Lacerate Helmet Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species with a single leaf and a single flower. It is native to Australia and New Zealand, and is found in wet forests and along streams. It has a large, white flower with a yellow-green centre and lacerated petals.

Uses & Benefits

Corybas laceratus is a species of orchid that is often used in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can be used as a ground cover or as a border plant. The leaves and flowers of this plant are also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Corybas laceratus has small, white flowers with a yellow-green centre. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Corybas laceratus 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 Corybas laceratus

Corybas laceratus can be found in Australia, specifically in New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-47731: Based on the initial data import
Louis Otho Williams (1908-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.O.Williams' in the authors string.