Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
alticola
ID:
925889

Status:
valid

Authors:
Parkman & Schelpe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Contr. Bolus Herb. 10: 157 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925224

Common Names

  • Corycium Alticola
  • Alticolous Corycium
  • Highland Corycium

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Description

Corycium alticola (also called the highland helmet orchid, among many other common names) is a small terrestrial orchid that grows up to 10 cm in height. It is native to Australia and is found in a variety of habitats, including grassland, woodland, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Corycium alticola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for rockeries. It is also used as a ground cover in shaded areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Corycium alticola 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

Corycium alticola is a terrestrial orchid that can be propagated by division. It is best grown in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is frost tolerant and can tolerate some drought.

Where to Find Corycium alticola

Corycium alticola can be found in Australia, specifically in New South Wales and Victoria.

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-47805: Based on the initial data import
Edmund André Charles Lois Eloi Schelpe (1924-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schelpe' in the authors string.
Parkman: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Parkman' in the authors string.