Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
crispum
ID:
925893

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sw.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1800

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Vetensk. Acad. Nya Handl. 21: 222 (1800)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925228

Common Names

  • Corycium Crispum
  • Crisp Corycium
  • Crinkled Corycium

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Description

Corycium crispum (also called the curly 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 crispum 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 crispum 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 crispum 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 crispum

Corycium crispum 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-47809: Based on the initial data import
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.