Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
puniceus
ID:
917892

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.P.Lin & W.M.Lin

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Taiwania 54: 329 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917227



Common Names

  • Corybas puniceus
  • Puniceus Corybas
  • Corybas of Puniceus


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Description

Corybas puniceus (also called Red Helmet Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to New Zealand. It has a single, red, helmet-shaped flower with a long, slender spur. It grows in open grassland, scrub, and forest margins.

Uses & Benefits

Corybas puniceus is a species of orchid native to New Zealand. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Corybas puniceus has a large, bright red flower with yellow and white markings. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Corybas puniceus is a terrestrial orchid that is native to New Zealand. It is found in open grassland, scrub, and forest margins. It is best grown in a moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Propagation is by division of the tuberous roots or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Corybas puniceus

Corybas puniceus is native to New Zealand.

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-462555: Based on the initial data import
Tsan Piao Lin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.P.Lin' in the authors string.
Wei Min Lin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.M.Lin' in the authors string.