Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
pignalii
ID:
1335107

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Faria

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 38: 182 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347561



Common Names

  • Corybas pignalii
  • Pignalii Corybas
  • Pignalii Helmet Orchid


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Description

Corybas pignalii (also called Pignal's Helmet Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species found in the rainforests of New Caledonia. It has a single, heart-shaped leaf and a single flower with a yellow-green dorsal sepal and a white labellum. The labellum has a yellow-green mid-lobe and a white, fringed margin.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Corybas pignalii 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 pignalii 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 pignalii

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

Corybas pignalii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Corybas pignalii?

Corybas pignalii

What is the common name of Corybas pignalii?

Pignal's helmet orchid

What is the natural habitat of Corybas pignalii?

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.