Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
dracomontanum
ID:
925896

Status:
valid

Authors:
Parkman & Schelpe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Contr. Bolus Herb. 10: 158 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925231

Common Names

  • Corycium Dracomontanum
  • Dracomontan Corycium
  • Dragon Mountain Corycium

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Description

Corycium dracomontanum (also called the dragon mountain 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 dracomontanum 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 dracomontanum 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 dracomontanum 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 dracomontanum

Corycium dracomontanum can be found in New Zealand.

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-47811: 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.