Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
umbrosus
ID:
925879

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Dransf. & J.B.Comber

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 41: 580 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925214



Common Names

  • Corybas Umbrosus
  • Umbrous Helmet Orchid
  • Shady Helmet Orchid


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Description

Corybas umbrosus (also called Shady Helmet Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to New Guinea. It is found in montane rainforests, often growing in mossy tree trunks and branches.

Uses & Benefits

Corybas umbrosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Corybas umbrosus has small, white flowers with a yellowish-green centre. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Corybas umbrosus is an evergreen perennial that grows from a tuberous rootstock. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagate by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Corybas umbrosus

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

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-47796: Based on the initial data import
John Dransfield (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Dransf.' in the authors string.
James Boughtwood Comber (1929-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.B.Comber' in the authors string.