Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
obscurus
ID:
1333938

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lehnebach

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 270: 11 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346392



Common Names

  • Corybas obscurus
  • Obscure Corybas
  • Obscurus Corybas


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Description

Corybas obscurus (also called 'Obscure Corybas', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to temperate regions of Australia. It has bright green foliage and white flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial to full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Corybas obscurus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Corybas obscurus has a white flower with a yellow spadix and a white spathe. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Corybas obscurus is a slow-growing, terrestrial orchid found in wet forests of South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Cultivation should be done in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Corybas obscurus

Corybas obscurus can be found in the south-east of New Zealand.

Corybas obscurus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Corybas obscurus?

Corybas obscurus

What is the common name of Corybas obscurus?

Corybas

What type of plant is Corybas obscurus?

Herb

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

Carlos Adolfo Lehnebach (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lehnebach' in the authors string.