Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
deflexum
ID:
925895

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 5: 111 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925230

Common Names

  • Corycium Deflexum
  • Deflex Corycium
  • Drooping Corycium

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Description

Corycium deflexum (also called the drooping 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 deflexum 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 deflexum has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves that are light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Corycium deflexum 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 deflexum

Corycium deflexum 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,

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