Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
naviculisepalus
ID:
925794

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Royen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Phanerog. Monogr. 16: 92 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925129



Common Names

  • Naviculisepalus Helmet Orchid
  • Naviculisepal Helmet Orchid
  • Naviculisepals Helmet Orchid


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Description

Corybas naviculisepalus (also called Boat-shaped Helmet Orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with a single, erect stem reaching a height of up to 40 cm. It is native to Australia and New Zealand. It is found in wet montane forests, at elevations of up to 2000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Corybas naviculisepalus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Corybas naviculisepalus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow centre. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Corybas naviculisepalus is a terrestrial orchid native to New Zealand. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a well-drained medium and kept moist and in the shade.

Where to Find Corybas naviculisepalus

Corybas naviculisepalus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South and Central America, including Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil.

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-47754: Based on the initial data import
Pieter van Royen (1923-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Royen' in the authors string.