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
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.
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 Corycium genus
Corycium alticola,
Corycium bicolorum,
Corycium bifidum,
Corycium crispum,
Corycium deflexum,
Corycium dracomontanum,
Corycium excisum,
Corycium flanaganii,
Corycium ingeanum,
Corycium microglossum,
Corycium nigrescens,
Corycium orobanchoides,
Corycium tricuspidatum,
Corycium mundii,
Corycium patersoniae,
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
Parkman: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Parkman' in the authors string.