Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. : 369 (1839)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925237
Common Names
- Corycium Microglossum
- Microglossum Corycium
- Small-Lipped Corycium
Description
Corycium microglossum (also called the small-lipped 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 microglossum 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 microglossum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Corycium microglossum is a small shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry forests and woodlands. It has small, oval leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Corycium microglossum
Corycium microglossum 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,